A delicate seedling sprouting from the soil symbolizes growth and new beginnings.

STEP 2 — Record Keeping & Collecting Seed

TOPICS COVERED UNDER THIS STEP
1. Record Keeping: a Field Data Sheet for each Seed Lot
2. Plant Identification and Verification
3. Useful Definitions and Types of Fruit
4. Tips for Collecting Mature Seed
5. Seed Collection Methods
6. By Fruit/Seed Type and General Methods
Assessing potential seed viability – the cut test
7. Post-harvest handling of seed