Tallgrass Prairie Center process for Asclepias verticillata

Cleaning process: Protect eyes and airways from the abundant fluff that is released during the cleaning process. Large amounts of hand collected pods can be run through a debearder to break up the pods and remove the fluff from the seeds. Pass the material through 1/2 in and 1/4 in mesh to remove larger particles. If possible, do this step outside on a day with a light, steady wind. Finish by airscreening.