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| I've harvested some seed from a cinnamon basil plant; stalks were completely brown before I cut them. The 'pods' came off the stem easily and I've let them sit on a plate for a week.
Do I need to remove the coverings from the seeds before planting? It's a real chore doing that, as the covering doesn't come off just from rubbing them between fingers. Seems like each one would have to be cut off individually. |
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| There is a resin in the pods that makes the seeds a bit sticky. Try dumping the pods into a (fine)metal strainer, and rub them until they break up. Then you can turn it all out onto a paper plate or towel and pick the seeds out. I usually press my finger over several and they stick to it, then I brush them into labeled bag or envelope for saving.HTH |
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| Thank you, noinwi. This way is much better than just rubbing them between fingers, or trying to pick each one apart. I was working on them in the kitchen last night and spotted my little hand-held cheese grater. It turns out that's even better at removing the seed coverings. (It does tend to make the seeds fly around, though.) Then I put everything into the strainer to sift out the ones that still need to be done. I'd do this even if I didn't want the seeds---it makes the house smell so good. Thanks again! |
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