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First ripe seeds at this location

First ripe seeds at this location, with quite a bit more as yet unripe. Tap seed head against collecting bucket to release seeds.

Some heads have ripe seed. First documentation of ripe seed at this location. Tap heads against hand or bucket to loosen seeds.

First ripe seeds at this location. Tap stalks to loosen seeds into a container.

Seeds ripe. Some have been harvested by goldfinches, and some early blossoms ripened seed weeks ago. Pluck seeds from heads.

First ripe seed at this location. Test heads for ripeness after they turn gray. Tap heads against container to release seeds, or collect whole heads and process to release seeds.

First ripe seed at this location. Tug gently on plumes to see if seed is ready to release.

Peak seed ripeness. First ripe seeds were noticed on 2021/11/20.