Tag: Seed saving

Did you know that cucumber seeds were traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat bone diseases due to their nutrient density? Instead of throwing them away, discover what you can do with cucumber seeds for gardening, cooking, and health benefits.

Over 90% of adults in the UK do not consume enough fiber, yet paradoxically, many people deliberately discard seeds that can be excellent sources. Understanding when and why remove seeds is a critical skill for both home cooks and culinary professionals alike, balancing flavor, texture, and nutritional intake.

Every variety of common sunflower produces edible seeds, but the sheer size of the American Giant sunflower makes its large, gray-striped seeds a particularly rewarding garden-to-table treat. These massive plants produce a high yield of meaty kernels that are perfect for snacking after a bit of preparation.

Over 2.4 billion seeds are stored in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, yet the packets in your shed have a much shorter lifespan. It’s a common dilemma for gardeners to wonder when to throw out old seeds and when to give them a second chance.