I've finally begun to collect and clean the 2024 tobacco seed from the bagged tops that have been hanging inside my enclosed back porch since they were cut. Usually by November, once the indoor temperature is regularly above the outdoor temp (drier indoor air), the seed pods have become crispy dry. I use my usual method of two screens on top of a 5 gallon bucket. On the bucket first is the 400 micron screen, and on top of that, I place the 600 micron screen. The top (600µ) screen catches most of the chaff, while the lower (400µ) screen allows dirt, dust and immature seeds to fall through to the bucket. The collected seed is then taken from the 400 micron screen, and bagged in a clearly labeled, 2"x3" zip-lock bag.
Bob
600 micron: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=10876
400 micron: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=37445
Bob
600 micron: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=10876
400 micron: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=37445
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