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Remove damaged or shrivelled seed as you clean, as these are not worth storing or sowing. Seed cleaning Seed cleaning is necessary for most seeds to: Extract seed from fruits for storage and sowing. Prevent seed going mouldy. Help reduce ‘damping-off’ or fungal contamination after germination. Allow the regulation of seed moisture content during storage...