Collecting seeds

What to do

• Choose a dry, windless day and select plants where the seedheads appear to be about to open.
• Place the paper bag over the dead seedhead and cut seedhead stalk, upturning it into the bag.
• Close bag without crushing seedhead and label it.
• Place bag in a dry place.
• Check the bag for when the seeds have been released.
• Remove the contents of the bag separating the seeds from any bits of seedhead still attached.
• Place seeds in a clean paper bag or envelope, label and store in a cool, dry, airy place until ready to be used.