flower seed harvesting

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• From: J* T* <N*@ix.netcom.com>
• Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 12:12:32 -0400
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Coreen-you've asked a big question on that number 1 item.  Naturally
I'll try number 2.

	It's difficult to know the exact moisture content of your seeds. All
seeds need a good postharvest drying time, at least one week. A dry seed
is not going to rebound it's shape when bending it.
	The book in front of me recommends a gentle heat(90*F(32*C), like that
off a light bulb to aide in the process.
	Most flower seeds need only winnowing-pouring seeds from one container
to another in a stiff breeze or in fron of a fan-blows
off light weight chaff. Sreening through a piece of mesh will seperate
the courser stuff.
	Silica gel is a possibility.  Whaty ever drying method your'e
subsequent care; i.e. temperature, moisture,pests and diseases, and
storage container, will all be critical to your'e success.
	I borrowed this book from the library, "THE NEW SEED-STARTER 	
HANDBOOK" by Nancy Bubel/Rodale 1988.

Pat

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