13 Native Plants You Can Collect Seeds From in November
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Nov 3, 2025, 02:43 PM
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Why buy new seeds every year when you could simply collect them. Whether it’s from your garden or a nearby natural space, if you want to collect native seeds, November is an ideal time to do so. Master naturalist Sarah Jay gives you 13 native seeds to collect in November. The post 13 Native Plants You Can Collect Seeds From in November is by Sarah Jay and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog.
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What to know before you act on this, from the SteadScape editors.
- Collect seeds from native plants like milkweed and yarrow in mid-November, just before the first frost in your area.
- Limit seed collection to 25% of any given stand to promote sustainability and avoid damaging local ecosystems.
- Store collected seeds in a cool, dry place, and consider cold stratifying them for 2-4 weeks before spring planting.
- Harvest sunflower seeds before birds eat them, and protect your sowing area with straw mulch after the last frost.
- When collecting seeds, avoid ecologically sensitive areas and focus on abundant plants or those at risk from development.
- Best for
- Beginners interested in seed collection; plan in early November before frost.
- Pairs with
- Garden Planner for your zone and frost dates.
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