Seed trading question

I am busy harvesting seed from columbine, dianthus, rose campion delphnium, etc. My question is this...these are all small seed plants and I would like to get a better idea of what amount of seed to place in the envelopes that would be considered the "proper" amount for trade. I don't want to disappoint anyone. I have larger amounts of some seed than others...what is proper procedure? Your help is greatly appreciated!

For seed count some people used to put 1/8 tsp. That seemed like a fair amount to me when the seeds are small. Use your judgement on how many you would like to receive if you were getting them.

Smiles,
Gabrielle

Thanks for the tip I was wondering myself, getting ready to work up what I have.
Mike

have read here and otherwise that 25-30 is a good trade. This gives your trader a good chance at germination. You could count out that many, measure and then use that measure for that particular seed.

Thanks guys! I am off to start packaging =)!

If you need a seed packet template, just let me know.

Tig I would love to see your template. Thanks

Thanks for the tip,Gabrielle..I think I put a teaspoon in my bags!
Gwist

So I would have to count 25-30 teeny seeds of petunias as fly away as they are???J/K....I do have a problem w/them,tho,they are sticking to the tape I seal the envelope with!Any advice?Seed saving is real new to me.I've done plant swaps mostly!....Jane

When I close my seed packs, I generally fold them so that not only the flap, but a little of the opposite side is folded over. That seems to hold the seeds in really well.

Smiles,
Gabrielle

luvnblooms, an 1/8 of a teaspoon is probably a good choice for petunias and poppies, things like that.

I measured one of the seed pods to a Poppy and it equaled 1/2 tsp. I actually thought that was too little to trade with someone?? Any thoughts?

most people are very generous with poppy seeds, most traders send probably a whole seed pod. But it depends on how common the poppy is. and how many you have. I don't know how generous petunias are with their seeds. It's up to each trader. I have been sent 25 poppy seeds and thought it was a little light:(
I just went and got 2 trades of petunias that someone sent me. One had 1/4 teas. in it, one less than 1/8. Go figure.