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Post by mnjrutherford on Sept 27, 2009 17:52:55 GMT -5
Like so totally awesomundo link Bunkie!  I really like the notion of the gelatine capsule. I believe that would work really well for me as it would isolate the blossom and dissolve with the rain and dew as it was no longer necessary. I would have to concern myself with marking the pepper afterward to know which ones were for seed, but I could do that with a scrap of bright colored yarn or even colored electrical tape loosely wrapped around the stem. Thanks for finding that for me! |
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Post by bunkie on Sept 28, 2009 7:34:48 GMT -5
yes jo, i use bright colored yarn to mark them too. i haven't saved any 'true' pepper seed, but want to next year. i was thinking that the 'bagging a branch' idea might work for me. easier than screening in the whole plant...i think...
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Post by mnjrutherford on Sept 28, 2009 20:56:06 GMT -5
"True"? What does "true" mean with regards to peppers? I think that bagging would kill the branch here. To hot and humid. Either way is better and easier than screening though. Cheaper as well, by a LONG shot! Hey, that link you posted is awesome! Did you get time to cruise it good? ALL kinds of seed saving tips, photos, AND a great section on terra preta! Talk about up my alley!
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Post by ottawagardener on Sept 29, 2009 8:10:27 GMT -5
Couldn't you use a paper bag or some other more breathable material?
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Post by bunkie on Sept 29, 2009 10:51:57 GMT -5
telsing, i was thinking of something like tule cloth or cheesecloth...breathable.
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Post by ottawagardener on Sept 29, 2009 11:24:43 GMT -5
Good suggestions! I certainly wouldn't want to use plastic but I would think that cheesecloth would 'shade' the pepper branches, no? Which would be good for MNJ.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Sept 29, 2009 20:54:36 GMT -5
I'm still intrigued with the gel capsule idea. However, I was thinking of paperbags as being to hot... but now cheesecloth, I really like that idea and it's something I have on hand. What about little muslin bags though? I buy muslin by the bolt cause I make the boys clothes (as much as I can that is) and muslin is the best thing going for protection from the elements yet cool in summer and warm in winter with their little woolen sweaters. I could seam up some custom sized muslin bags and that would take care of marking and everything.
How will that effect the fruit in developing though? Would it encourage blight spores cause it would take longer to dry? Does the sun really need to "touch" the fruit? I'm thinking some experimentation will definitely be in order next year.
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Post by bunkie on Sept 30, 2009 12:15:05 GMT -5
jo, what i meant by 'true' seed was pure strain, not crossed.
i would think bagging the peppers would be no different than bagging tomato blossoms, except you're doing a branch or the flower and nearby.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Sept 30, 2009 15:13:35 GMT -5
Well that's interesting! What kind of limits are set on this? Is there a standard of some sort? How would you know if something has never been crossed? Isn't it probable that everything has been crossed at some point particularly with plants like peppers/tomatoes/eggplants? I'm gonna have to apply my favorite word to this thread now... FASCINATING!  |
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Post by bunkie on Oct 1, 2009 9:46:30 GMT -5
i guess i wasn't very clear jo. what i meant is when i plant Cayenne Peppers, i'd like to save seed that will grow Cayenne Peppers, not crosses. to me that's true seed or pure seed, developing the same plant as was planted.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Oct 1, 2009 11:24:11 GMT -5
AAAHhhhhh! OK, I got ya now Bunkie! Looking back, I really should have understood you better. I think I was having a "moment". Not sure what kind of moment, just a moment.  |
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Post by grungy on Oct 1, 2009 12:45:31 GMT -5
Does " blonde" come to mind? I really believe we all have a few "blonde" gene hairs somewhere. Me probably more than most. lol
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Post by mnjrutherford on Oct 1, 2009 17:32:58 GMT -5
Ouch Val! ::laughing:: I hate to say it, but I think nailed the head there. Is there an emoticon for that? ;o) or maybe [-  hmmm... needs work! |
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I really like the notion of the gelatine capsule. I believe that would work really well for me as it would isolate the blossom and dissolve with the rain and dew as it was no longer necessary. I would have to concern myself with marking the pepper afterward to know which ones were for seed, but I could do that with a scrap of bright colored yarn or even colored electrical tape loosely wrapped around the stem. Thanks for finding that for me!
hmmm... needs work!