Seed Collection:
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The Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is an Affirmative Action, equal
access/equal opportunity institution.
Ideally, seeds should be allowed to fully dry on the plant before harvesting.  If this is not possible,
cut the seed heads with a portion of the stem or stalk and store in paper bag to continue drying at
normal room temperature and humidity which is sufficient to complete the drying process.

o        Seeds and bulbs must be clean and disease free.

o        Package seeds 20-25 in paper envelopes (not plastic bags).

o        Label envelopes with plant name, description and planting instructions,

o        Package bulbs 3-7 in paper bags (no softies, please).

o        Label each seed envelope and bag with plant name, description and planting instructions.                                  
           Include as much information as possible:  perennial, annual, biennial; color; height and width;                           
           bloomtime; full sun, part sun or shade.

o        Participants deposit packaged seeds and bulbs at Show entrance and receive 1 exchange                                
           ticket for each seed packet* and 3 exchange tickets for each bulb package.

o        No uncleaned or unpackaged seeds accepted day of Show.

* We reserve the right to limit quantities of donations as well as seeds/bulbs exchanged for tickets.  


Questions?  Please send your name and phone number to John at mastergardenerhotline@gmail.com.    


Thanks to these contributors whose participation helps to ensure the success
of the Seed & Bulb Exchange:

Department of Parks & Recreation
Valparaiso, IN


Jake's Feed and Garden
326 S State Road 49
Valparaiso, IN


Jim Hitz
Valparaiso, IN

Reed's Nursery
2253 S State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Valparaiso, IN
Seed & Bulb Exchange Guidelines
Porter County Master Gardeners Association
Seed Gathering at Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Click on this image  to
enlarge seed packet pattern.
Janet Magnuson, President of the Porter County Master
Gardeners Association, and her granddaughter Victoria,
clean and package seeds.