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When to harvest bluestem seed?

19 years ago

I started a 1/2 acre prairie last fall. With the spring rains washing away 75% of the seeds, I'm interested in harvesting as much seed from my semi-formal planting bed pariarie plants as possible to save some $$. The main victims of the washout were the grasses since they're larger and float easier. I have loads of little bluestem plants that i can get seed from. Not sure when and how to do that. Any advice?

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ahughes798
19 years ago
For little bluestem...when they get all white and fluffy..it's time to harvest! april
joepyeweed
19 years ago
they get fuzzy when they are ready...
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