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Re: radish 'seed saving'

1. Yes. Always let seed pods mature fully on the plant to be sure of
fertile seeds

2. Doesn't matter. They take up less room if you shuck 'em first. But as
long as they are thoroughly dried out it shouldn't matter at all. If they
are still moist you could get some mold over the winter in storage. And if
the pods have a tendency to split and spew their seeds you might want to
harvest a bit before that point, so as not to lose the seeds on the ground
before you harvest. Getting them very dry is essential, whether you do it
inside the house after picking the fully ripe pods or let them do it on the
stem n the garden.

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> From: Joe D. Williams <joed@nc5.infi.net>
> To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: radish 'seed saving'
> Date: September 17, 1997 9:56 AM
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have allowed a few radish plants to bloom (pretty, too); and they now
have seed pods. I've decided to try my hand at saving the seeds.
> 
> Do I allow the pods to mature/dry on the plant?
> Do I leave them in or remove from the pod before storing? 
> 
> Any advice would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bee
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