Several urban gardeners opt to save seeds as it allows them to cultivate fruits and vegetables of consistent quality in the next season and, of course, save money and become self-reliant.

Surat-based home gardener Anupama Desai says, “Sometimes it becomes very difficult for us to know the quality, age, or if there is any kind of chemical coating on seeds available in the market. Once purchased, you cannot return them. So it is better to store seeds from your garden, as there is no compromise on their health.”

For the past 14 years, she has been growing seasonal vegetables and has been collecting seeds of most of........

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