Seed Cleaning at the Root

🌾 Clean Your Seeds at The Root! – Sign Up for a Time Slot

Have seeds to clean from your garden, farm, or community plot? Come to The Root and use the Office Clipper or Air Collum Seperator, both are mechanical seed-cleaning tools that help separate seeds from chaff, dust, and other debris — saving you time and effort!

These are perfect for cleaning dry, small to medium-sized seeds such as:

• Grains (like wheat, oats, quinoa)
• Brassicas (kale, broccoli, mustard)
• Lettuce, spinach, and other greens
• Herbs (basil, dill, parsley)
• Flowers (calendula, echinacea)
• Legumes (peas, lentils, smaller beans)
  …and many more!

The machine uses adjustable screens and airflow to gently clean your seeds while preserving their quality.

Registration is required – Reserve a time slot to ensure you have dedicated access to the equipment and support if needed.

Location: The Root Food Hub, 189 Beddis Rd
When: November 5th or 12th, 1 hr time slots

Mentorship: A member of the Seed Sanctury Society will be present to guide you through the process of using the machines

Instead of payment, we invite you to donate a portion of your cleaned seeds to the Seed Sanctuary or make a financial donation to the Seed Sanctuary Society. A minimum donation of $20 grants you an life time membership to the Seed Sanctuary Society and supports their mission of preserving locally adapted seeds.

Please make sure your seeds are fully dry and free of large debris before your appointment. If you're unsure whether your seeds are a good fit for the machine, feel free to reach out and ask.

Do you have wet seeds like berries or nuts? We also have a special machine called the Dybvig which can clean these- though we need to operate this on a sunny day so if you'd like to reserve a time to use this we are asking that you email us and we get you on a list to be notfied. email: c2Zhcm1lciB8IHNzaWZhcm1sYW5kdHJ1c3QgISBvcmc=

Let’s keep seeds local, clean, and ready to share. We look forward to seeing you at The Root!

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