Planting tomato seeds from tomatoes — does it really work?

[Einstein]

I’m curious about planting tomato seeds from tomatoes I bought at the store and want to know if they will actually grow. Do I need to dry or ferment the seeds before planting tomato seeds from tomatoes for better results? Any tips for successfully planting tomato seeds from tomatoes would be appreciated.

 

[Elara]

Yes, it can work—you can plant seeds taken from a tomato and grow new plants. Just rinse off the pulp, dry the seeds, and plant them in soil. Keep in mind that tomatoes from hybrid varieties may not grow true to the parent fruit, while heirloom seeds usually do.