How to save flower seeds

Want to multiply those favorite flowers?
Save the seeds in an easy way that works.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Annual or perennial flowers that produce seedheads.
• Small paper bag
• Twist tie
• Cutting tool
• Envelope

1. When the petals are gone from the flower seed head that you want to save, just place a small paper bag over the seed head.

2. Secure the paper bag to the stem of the flower with a twist tie.

3. When the seeds begin to drop into the bag, cut the seed head (including the bag), off the plant.

4. Bring the bag indoors and open the paper bag.

5. Let the opened bag sit for a few days until the seeds, bag and seed head appear to be completely dry.

6. Break the seed head open and remove the seeds.

7. Again for good measure, dry the seeds in place for a few more days.

8. Place the dried seeds in a paper envelope.
   Label, date, and store the seeds in a cool, dry place until spring planting time.

Tips & Warnings

• A great way to share your plants with friends.
• Tuck a few seeds into a thank you note or birthday card.
• If your seeds are not thoroughly dry they will mold and should be disposed of in your garbage. Note: Do Not toss diseased seeds into your compost pile.
• Some flowers that produce great seed heads are: Sunflower family, Marigolds, Zinnia, Gaillardia, Coreopsis, Cosmos, and Echinacea (Coneflower).

[mythmkr]

on 10/28/2007 Thanks and happy fall garden planting.

[SunflowerOcity]

on 10/19/2007 Good Stuff! See also: http://www.ehow.com/how_2072296_save-seeds-easy-way.html