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Seeds

Seeds

Collecting and storing seeds for planting in the seasons ahead is an essential component of gardening.
I have a reasonable assortment of purchased, traded and gathered seeds that was in dire need of a tidy up.
September 19, 2010
Catnip seeds

Catnip seeds

Botanical name   Nepeta cataria
Details   A short-lived perennial, plant that grows to be 50–100 cm tall and wide, which blooms pink or white from late spring through autumn. Loved by felines, catnip is also used in herbal teas. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids.
Drought tolerance  
Perennial  
Tags     cats  fragrance  perennial  seeds 
Price   $3.90  50 seeds
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Collect Siberian Pea Shrub Seeds

Collect Siberian Pea Shrub Seeds

Harvest Caragana arborescens seeds in late summer, once the pods have turned brown and dried but before they naturally split open and release their seeds. Monitor the plant closely during this time (December to March in the southern hemisphere), as the pods can quickly transition from mature to split, particularly in warm or windy weather.

Use pruning shears or scissors to carefully cut off the pods or small branches bearing them. This method minimizes disturbance to the plant and reduces seed loss. It's best to harvest in the morning when pods are less likely to split due to the heat of the day.

After collection, place the pods in a paper bag or spread them on a tray in a cool, dry area to finish drying. Once fully dried, the pods will naturally crack open, making it easy to separate the seeds.

For uncracked pods, you can gently squeeze them or manually open them to release the seeds.
December 19, 2024
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