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Seed Saving
ruralpa

Zinnia seed collecting

busylizzy
15 years ago

I grow alot of zinnias, but have a heck of a time seperating the chaf from the seed, so I don't collect as much as I would like to.

Anyone have a quick method for this? This year have 9 varieties I would like to get seed from.

Thanks!

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