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Post by Brewforagegrow on Aug 8, 2014 19:55:38 GMT
So, after reading about nettle seeds this year I've harvested a load, dried them and passed them through a sieve.
However even passing through a sieve I'm left with both the seeds and the small green "chaff" like casing.
My question is, are you meant to separate the small seeds from the casings, or do you use both mixed together?
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Post by foragingmouse on Aug 8, 2014 20:39:21 GMT
Dry roasting does the trick or spread them over a sheet of paper and let the wind do it for you they need to be dry for the roasting
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Post by emmac on Aug 9, 2014 7:54:20 GMT
So, after reading about nettle seeds this year I've harvested a load, dried them and passed them through a sieve. However even passing through a sieve I'm left with both the seeds and the small green "chaff" like casing. My question is, are you meant to separate the small seeds from the casings, or do you use both mixed together? yep, exact same thing here. the first time i did it i did dehydrate them in the oven so wasn't too bothered but this time i wanted to keep the seeds raw and the bowl is full of husk and seeds. Monica mentioned the husks are irritating unless heated so I'm bummed. Decided to start again and this time pick full top part of plant and lay on sheets to see if the seeds will just fall... someone ought to invent a nettle seed seive!  |
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Post by foragingmouse on Aug 9, 2014 10:17:23 GMT
My personal way is to get two paper bags fill one half way with twigs and pierce holes into the base and put inside the second bag , I collect the top third of the seeding plant and fill the top bag to the top , as the seeds dry and fall the twigs dehusk the seeds and they collect in the second bag
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