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Most seeds need a little TLC before they are ready to plant or share.
On this page we share tips and techniques for cleaning seeds
Beans and peas
Kale, mustards, arugula
Put your pods in an old pillow case and walk/dance on them crushing the pods. A great job for children!
Shake the pillowcase so the beans fall to the bottom and scoop out the empty pods. You will need to screen or pick out small pieces of broken pods. A drill powered bucket thresher on low speed works too.
Kale, mustards, arugula
Kale, mustards, arugula
Lettuce
Beets and chard
When you cut off your seed heads put them head down in a paper bag to continue drying.
Beets and chard
Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips
Beets and chard
Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips
Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips
Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips
Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips
Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips
Seed Cleaning equipment loans
Shuswap Seed Savers are collecting some seed cleaning equipment. This is available for local individuals and small groups to borrow. Please email us for more information. (North Okanagan - Shuswap area).
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3 graduated hand screens, larger mesh
3 graduated hand screens, larger mesh
3 graduated hand screens, larger mesh
3 graduated hand screens, larger mesh
3 graduated hand screens, larger mesh