Will hybred tomato seeds germinate next year?

- F1 hybrid tomato seeds are the first generation of a cross between two different varieties of tomatoes. These seeds are typically very vigorous and productive, and they will germinate and grow into plants that are identical to the parent plants. However, F1 hybrid seeds do not produce true-to-type offspring, so if you save the seeds from an F1 hybrid tomato plant, the resulting plants will be different from the parent plant.

- OP (open-pollinated) hybrid tomato seeds are produced by crossing two different varieties of tomatoes, but the resulting seeds are not genetically identical to the parent plants. This means that if you save the seeds from an OP hybrid tomato plant, the resulting plants will be variable, and some of them may not be as desirable as the parent plant. However, OP hybrid tomato seeds can produce some very interesting and unique varieties, so they are worth experimenting with if you are interested in growing your own tomatoes.

In general, it is best to purchase new hybrid tomato seeds each year, as this will ensure that you get the best possible germination and performance. However, if you are interested in saving seeds from your own tomato plants, it is important to do your research to find out which type of hybrid tomato seeds you have.