I have a very nice seed pod of Diamond Blush but it is still green and I have it standing (long stem) in water. However I am noticing that the pod seems to be rotting rather than ripening. I would like to harvest the seeds but I am thinking they will not be ready.
Any thoughts on harvesting as is?
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| how did your zone change from 2 to 10 .... some hosta hybridizers swear that sugar water will allow time for cut stalks with pods to ripen ... never tried it though ... at the link .. about half way down .... it says: "Another way to extend the time is to cut the scapes off and place them in the house in sugar water for awhile. I add about a teaspoon of sugar to a glass of water and in goes the scape. Every few days or so I cut the bottom off the scape and clean it some and replace the sugar water." i would bet a nickle... whatever works with hosta.. will work with iris.. some of you might be fascinated by the link if you are interested in indoor winter seed growing .... to the extreme.. lol ken |
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| It seems the default is 10! I saw it later but...... You can see the seeds over on Gardenbuddies. The larger pod was opening up - drying out I think. The seeds look good so I will try them. Clayton |
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