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hosta seed saving?
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Posted by bern_2007 4 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 22, 07 at 22:38
Hi everyone; I need to know, when do we know, when the pods are ready for harvest, on hosta? Do they turn brown before they open up? I'm leaving for 2 weeks, and wondering if the seed pods will be OK on the plant until I come back? They are green right now, with a tinge of purplish, green (could be from sun). I promised some seeds, and I don't want to lose them. Thanks for your respond.
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RE: hosta seed saving?
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Seed pods that produce good seed will keep the seed until late fall and even into the winter. (I have collected seed in January!)
Pods will open up slightly in fall. Apparently one can pick a stalk and the seed pods will continue to ripen in a dry environment. |
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| thanks for your reply sharont, It's good to know. I know now what to expect. I was surprise to hear you were able to collect them in winter, great. |
RE: hosta seed saving?
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| I was once successful in harvesting and growing the seeds of Frances Williams hosta. None of the offspring had the lime coloured edge but the plant looks pretty much like a regular Sieboldiana Elegans. |
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