Where do vegetable seeds come from?

How to get vegetable seeds

The seeds of green vegetables grow inside their fruits. Generally, when the vegetables are ripe, they can be threshed by gently rubbing them with your hands. At this time, you can collect the seeds and store them.

After the vegetable seeds are harvested, they must first be screened, then wrapped in paper, placed in socks, and placed in a cool place. This way they can be preserved for many years and the germination rate is also very high.

What do vegetable seeds look like?

The seeds of green vegetables grow inside the fruit. The seeds are spherical and small, with a diameter of about 1-1.5 mm. They are purple-brown in color, and the surface is not smooth but has honeycomb patterns.

How to plant vegetable seeds

Green vegetable seeds can be planted all year round, but the best time is August to October in autumn. They can usually be harvested 30 to 60 days after sowing.

1. Seed germination: Vegetable seeds must be germinated before planting. Place full seeds in warm water and stir continuously until the water cools down. Soon the seeds will turn white.

2. Sowing: When sowing, you can directly sprinkle the vegetable seeds on the soil, then cover it with fine soil, keep the soil moist, wait for the seedlings to emerge, and then thin out the seedlings.