Collecting and using the seeds

I think I would buy new keith just to be on the safe side unless you have any particular favourites which did O.K. It's worth buying new seeds just in case they are carrying any viruses/diseases etc. if you had problems this year.

If and when you do save own seed, always useful to put some in the freezer for next year. They store well that way but as has been said use only sound seed, no furring or other signs of mildew etc.

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I have used different things from old film cassettes to these little plastic containers that Maureen gets with hair colouring stuff to polythene bags.
I found that paper bags tend to get soggy sometimes so only use them in the cupboard.
virtually any plastic container is fine eg the tubs that butter comes in, tupperware style containers etc.

You can tell by his name, that sweetpea was an exhibitor, and I think he would still grow only show varieties. I have learnt this from him and would not waste my time unless I grow varieties with long strong stems and many flowers per stem, up to 5 or 6.

Also the seeds can remain viable for 7 years or more and I first found that out from a sweetpea breeder who coincidentally was called Keith.

Very interesting sweetpea.

keith I spent a lot of this year travelling by train between my two sons, one at Elgin and one in Aberdeen. Keith has loads of whisky barrels along the railway line on both sides of the station, and bonded warehouses for the whisky. Strathisla Distillery is quite close to the line too. If you visit Scotland, the Speyside Whisky Trail should be a priority. My favourite is The Glenlivet and this distillery offers the best tour. However, I must admit Glenfiddich puts on the best show. This could set me off on whisky and bagpipes due to my Elgin son and first husband.