Seed Saving

Seed Saving

Author: Karen Cox and Dan Lima September 17, 2023 Duration: 0:10

Seed saving seems simple, but it isn't completely basic. Losing all your seeds to mold or having none of them germinate could extend your seasonal depression just as the sun starts to come out. And did you know that crosspollination can cause toxicity in some species? Tune in to learn more about all this, and how to reduce next years disease load while you're saving your seeds. We used these great resources as references and think you should too: https://extension.psu.edu/seed-saving-basics and https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_h/H262.pdf


For anyone with dirt under their nails or a curiosity about where their food comes from, Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden, and home is a practical companion. Hosts Karen Cox and Dan Lima channel the deep, research-backed knowledge of their Extension work into conversations that feel like getting trusted advice from a neighbor who really knows their stuff. This podcast translates university-level science into actionable steps for your backyard plot, small farm, or kitchen table. Each episode is a compact, under-thirty-minute session designed to fit into a busy day, offering clarity on everything from soil health and plant selection to food preservation and sustainable practices. You'll hear straightforward explanations and thoughtful discussions that cut through the noise of gardening trends and agricultural jargon. It’s for the lifelong learner, the new homesteader, or anyone wanting to make more informed choices about their food and land. Tune in for these digestible mini-trainings that empower you to cultivate not just plants, but a deeper understanding of the entire system that feeds us.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden, and home
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Duration: 28:28
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Duration: 27:52
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Duration: 25:15
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Time to plant Sweet Corn! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:53
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Duration: 28:40
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Duration: 28:21
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Duration: 29:05
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Duration: 28:06
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Duration: 0:31
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