how to save flower seeds

Directions for Saving Seeds

1. Cut flower head with scissors or a knife.
2. Collect the ripe seeds from the flower head and place on waxed paper.
3. Allow the seeds to dry for about a week.
4. Clean the seeds by removing any husks or pods.
5. Place seeds in an envelope and seal. ...
6. Sow the seeds in spring.

1. How do I collect and save seeds?
2. How do I store flower seeds?
3. What is the best way to save seeds?
4. Is it legal to save seeds?

How do I collect and save seeds?

Collecting seed

1. Collect ripe seed on a dry day, as soon as the seedheads (e.g. capsules or pods) ripen. ...
2. Pick the seedheads, either singly or on stalks, and lay them out to dry on a greenhouse bench, warm windowsill or in an airing cupboard. ...
3. If they don't open when dry, gently crush pods and capsules to release the seed.

How do I store flower seeds?

Store seeds in the refrigerator, not the freezer, until you are ready to plant. Low temperature, humidity and light level protect seed longevity. If it is not practical to store seeds in your refrigerator, store them in any place that is cool, dark and dry, protecting them from insects as much as possible.

What is the best way to save seeds?

Keeping your saved seeds

Store seeds in tightly sealed glass containers. You can store different kinds of seeds, each in individual paper packets, together in a large container. Keep seeds dry and cool. A temperature between 32° and 41°F is ideal, so your refrigerator can be a good place to store seeds.

Is it legal to save seeds?

Legality. While saving seed and even exchanging seed with other farmers for biodiversity purposes has been a traditional practice, these practices have become illegal for the plant varieties that are patented or otherwise owned by some entity (often a corporation).