From which plants is it not recommended to collect seeds yourself?

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There are so many plants on the plot. Why not collect seeds for the next season. This is the thought that arises in every summer resident, but in this matter you need to weigh all the pros and cons. Experts said that not all plants are suitable for collecting seeds from them.

What you need to know

Agronomists note that you should not collect planting material from plants that are pollinated by bees. The point is to preserve varietal characteristics. It is absolutely not a fact that it will be possible to save them. As a result, it will not be possible to grow a similar type of crop from the same seed, taking into account the quantity.

To preserve varietal characteristics, it is necessary to create special conditions for the plant. We are talking about spatial isolation. It should be at least 1 km, although it is better and more. It is simply impossible to provide such conditions in the conditions of the garden and dacha. Are there no neighbors in the specified range?

Cross-pollination is the cause of the change in varietal characteristics. That is why agronomists and experts recommend buying professional seeds. They are more predictable in terms of growing the crop. It should be noted that not all summer residents agree with this. They collect seeds and are satisfied with the results, so the truth about seeds is somewhere in the middle.