[sloegin]

Hi all, probably silly Q - So am thinking that the seeds that i get when preparing vegetables - peppers, squash, chillies can be used to grow new stuff??

[Paul Plots]

They may well germinate but whether they are suitable for growing in the UK may well depend upon where they were grown in the first place.

You may also risk introduction of infection with some.... Have a google and see what info there is on this subject. I'm sure there'll be a bit of advice on the web. 

[sunshineband]

Leaner's point is one thing to consider 

Also thay migth not breed true -- squashes rarely do if there are any other within miles    but I have had a lot of success with chillis coming true

[sloegin]

Thanks, i know that most of the veggies in work come from Holland. I've got the chilli seed pkts before & thought why waste money when i could just seeds from my a chilli but i see now that that's not the case
Googled how to grow an avocado tree looked quite interesting. Also looks easy enough to grow lemongrass

[peapod]

Leaner's point is one thing to consider 

Also thay migth not breed true -- squashes rarely do if there are any other within miles    but I have had a lot of success with chillis coming true

Time for DDs hybrid pic

[Paul Plots]

The great thing about gardening and growing plants is there's always someone who can prove you wrong and many ways of achieving the same results...so give it a go! 

It will be a bit of fun and might save a little bit of cash too. 

[DD.]

Leaner's point is one thing to consider 

Also thay migth not breed true -- squashes rarely do if there are any other within miles    but I have had a lot of success with chillis coming true

Time for DDs hybrid pic

Yaayyyy.

Knew I wouldn't have to wait long, here we go:

go:

Several things to consider:

Cross polllination, as above. Seeds were saved from a marrow, but it had crossed with a pumpkin.

Country of origin, as mentioned.

Seeds may be from an F1 hybrid, may not grow true to form and could have the characteristics of either original parent which may not be desireable on their own.

Nothing to stop you having a go though to see what you get.

[sloworm]

DD did they taste o.k ? I have some self seeded squash that I have left to grow nothing to show yet but lots of leaves!

[Carrotcake]

I have self seeded gherkins and they taste great 

I also saved some seed from some toms last year which are growing well and look the same. Can't wait to see whether they taste as good!

[DD.]

DD did they taste o.k ? I have some self seeded squash that I have left to grow nothing to show yet but lots of leaves!

Apparently so, I gave these plants to a neighbouring plot holder, much to my embarrassment. The ones I kept for myself were fine!

[mobilekat]

They look amazing- the sort of thing people would want to grow for their looks!

[DD.]

No telling what the next generation would look like!

[peapod]

These always make me smile, I want one!

[Paul Plots]

Leaner's point is one thing to consider 

Also thay migth not breed true -- squashes rarely do if there are any other within miles    but I have had a lot of success with chillis coming true

Time for DDs hybrid pic

Yaayyyy.

Knew I wouldn't have to wait long, here we go:

go:

Several things to consider:

Cross polllination, as above. Seeds were saved from a marrow, but it had crossed with a pumpkin.

Country of origin, as mentioned.

Seeds may be from an F1 hybrid, may not grow true to form and could have the characteristics of either original parent which may not be desireable on their own.

Nothing to stop you having a go though to see what you get.

DD they are lovely - have you given them a name?

[arugula]

My pumpkin plant is grown from seed from a bought in the shop last year pumpkin. I'm quite looking forward to the prospect of getting something like DD's picture!