Saving Seeds from Italian Dried Tomatoes: What You Need to Know

Whether seeds from dried tomatoes will produce true-to-type plants depends entirely on the variety: heirlooms replicate faithfully, while hybrids yield unpredictable results with only partial trait carryover.

If You Want to Try

Since you enjoy this variety, it's worth attempting. Ferment seeds as usual, dry thoroughly for several days, then store in a zip-lock bag in the refrigerator for a few weeks to simulate winter dormancy. Start indoors under fluorescent lights or direct-sow in warm climates.

Realistic Expectations

Even hybrid seeds often produce delicious tomatoes, though they may differ from the parent. Consider it a gardening experiment with potentially tasty results!