How to harvest purple coneflower seeds?

To ensure that you get the maximum amount of seeds wait about two weeks after the plants bloom and cut the plants to stimulate seed production. After the plants have dried, use a sharp pair of scissors to snip the dried heads close to the base. If you want to dry the seeds, lay them on a paper towel on a baking sheet and place in an oven at about 150 degrees for two to three weeks.

How to harvest seeds from purple coneflower seeds?

The best way to clean and dry purple coneflower seed heads enough to remove the seeds is to lay the seed heads on a screen in a dry area for two to three weeks. Once dry, the seeds should pop out of the cones. But if they don’t, your seed heads may have been dry for too long. Try soaking the seed heads overnight in cool water.

How to harvest seeds from purple coneflower bermuda?

Plant the bermuda variety of purple coneflower in full sun and place the seed heads an arm's length away from a south-facing wall. Seed heads will begin to form after about two weeks. When the seed heads have dried, remove them and allow the seeds to fall onto a clean white cloth or paper towel.

How to harvest coneflower seeds?

You can manually pull the seeds from the dried flowers using your fingers or a sharp pair of tweezers. Just be careful not to pull the seeds out until they’re fully dry, as they can break off. If you’re really eager to get your hands on those seeds, you can also simply pluck them off the plant. Be aware, however, that this method can damage the plant, and the seeds may not grow.

How to harvest seeds from purple coneflower?

You can easily collect the seeds of purple coneflower at any time of the year, just by using a strainer. Seeds can be collected after the plant blooms and begins to dry. Use a piece of cheesecloth to gently pull the seeds out of the cone. Use your fingers to part the seeds from the pulp.