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▶︎ Watch: Planning for a Seed-Saving Garden

Saving seeds is a great way to keep your favorite garden vegetables for next year, but there are some things you need to know before you plant. Learn the basics of pollination, the difference between self‑pollinated and cross‑pollinated crops, and why understanding genetics is crucial when saving seeds. This presentation covers which vegetables are easiest for beginners, how to prevent unwanted cross‑pollination, and step‑by‑step methods for saving seeds from beans, peas, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and more.

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Presented by: Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Dane County

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