Seed Saving Workshop Part 1: Wet Processing

Sunday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

If you love to grow and eat tomatoes, then wait until you learn how fun and easy it is to save your own tomato seed. This hands-on workshop with Coffelt Farm’s market grower Katie Wilkins will cover the basics of saving seeds that require wet processing, like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and winter squash. We will also discuss growing techniques and pollination needs for each of these crops. The workshop will take place at Coffelt Farm from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and a $5 donation is suggested to cover material costs. Please RSVP at 376-3410 or stewards@coffeltfarm.org.

Seed Saving Workshop Part 2: Dry Processing

Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This workshop will focus will be on dry processing seeds, which includes many crops and a common set of useful tools and techniques. This workshop will again be led by Katie Wilkins, the market grower for Coffelt Farm.

Learn how to stomp, thrash, shuck, beat, and winnow your way to a nice clean bunch of seed for crops like beans, corn, small grains, root vegetables, brassicas, and lots more. We’ll also tailor discussion about basic growing and pollination needs to crops that interest you. The workshop will take place at Coffelt Farm from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and a $5 donation is suggested to cover material costs. Please RSVP at 376-3410, or stewards@coffeltfarm.org.