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Lots of seedheads on plants now and its a good time to save them - for your own use and to swap on one of the many Seed Circles on here.
Cut the heads when they're dry, preferably after a few sunny days. I cut them into recycled food trays, spread them out and leave them somewhere to dry out thoroughly - dry enough to rattle in the pod or shake apart.
Don't forget to label them.
When they're completely dry, they go into paper bags or envelopes and most seeds will fall out naturally. Some pods need cracking to release the seeds.
Today, I've collected Angelica, Calendula, Chives ,Purple Kale and Dimorphotheca.
Perhaps you'd like to list what you've saved. Any questions - just ask. Somebody will know the answer.
Cut the heads when they're dry, preferably after a few sunny days. I cut them into recycled food trays, spread them out and leave them somewhere to dry out thoroughly - dry enough to rattle in the pod or shake apart.
Don't forget to label them.
When they're completely dry, they go into paper bags or envelopes and most seeds will fall out naturally. Some pods need cracking to release the seeds.
Today, I've collected Angelica, Calendula, Chives ,Purple Kale and Dimorphotheca.
Perhaps you'd like to list what you've saved. Any questions - just ask. Somebody will know the answer.
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