On Jul 5, 11:01*pm, Charlie wrote:
On Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:24:10 -0400, Ernie Willson

wrote:
I'm looking for plans for a homebuilt seed dryer to dry the seeds from
my garden. It could be either solar or electric powered. If anyone can
direct me to an appropriate site etc. I'd be appreciative.

Also if someone could send me the URL for vendors/manufacturers of home
garden type seed dryers I'd appreciate that.

TIA,
EJ in NJ

I should have further explained...

Weigh an amount of silica gel equal to the weight of your seeds or
whatever you are drying and place one or the other in something to
keep them separate and place all in an airtight container....ziploc or
whatever...for *seven* days.

Remove and store in airtight container.

Silica gel can be rejuvenated and used forever.

Suzanne Ashworth is the definitive voice with regards to seed saving
and methods of seed propagation. *"Seed to Seed" is the Holy Writ.

You can also follow the advice of others and get good results, but if
you want seeds prepared for long term storage and that will maintain
their viabilty and high rates of germination, this method is primo.

Storing seeds prepared this way, and then stored in the freezer will
maintain them for a long long time. *I have seeds that have been in
the freezer for ten years that I planted this year and germ was as
good as new.

Charlie

I use Silica Gel to dry flowers and herbs from the garden. I get mine
from www.silicagelpackets.com, they have Silica Gel that is packaged
in Tyvek which meets the FDA's requirements for being packaged with
food. Works like a charm every time and much faster than air drying.