Spread the seeds and goop on a paper towel and let it dry. Write directly on the towel to label them. I fold the paper towels and store them in an envelope. When you want to plant, tear off a piece with 2-3 seeds and plant the whole thing- the paper will decompose.
by weirdbeigeneighbor
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I was going to ask how you got them off of the paper, but nevermind. That’s a great idea.
I think i like this idea, especially if it works!
I use parchment and they usually come off the paper fine
This is what my old dad does. Then he just plants the entire piece of paper and thins/ moves the seedlings when they come up. Works a treat.
This is what I do. I store my seeded paper towels, once dry, in labeled (with the plant and year) ziploc bags.
I miss my children (empty nest), so I planted and grew pumpkins from 2011 this summer. That was my favorite Halloween year with them.
you can also put the seeds and pulp in a cup with equal ammounts water and let them ferment for a couple days. it removes the gel-like coating, kills diseases and fungi, and helps skim off some bad seed because they tend to float.
Been doing this for 30 years
No need to ferment?
Always use wax paper instead of papertowels for ease of drying and releasing.