On Monday, February 17, 2003, at 06:37  PM, Phosphor wrote:

 >> I collect radish seeds easily enough, about the same size.
 > how do u collect them? i guess many seeds can be collected just by
 > shaking
 > the stalks onto a fabric.

Pick the pods and split them open with my nails, the seeds fall out.

 > can u really do this? i tried many times but it was a non-starter. i
 > think
 > the russians are used to doing it.

I have always heard that the Spanish are the experts at this. I can do
it, but have to think about it.