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Gladiolus seed pod emergency

vajeff
12 years ago

So I've been eyeing the glads growing along a friend's hoop house. Unfortunately, I missed the blooming, but have been closely watching the seed pods develop. Today I visited and, to my dismay, the stalks had been cut back and tossed on the compost heap. I snatched them out, checked for any damage, and then tossed them in a vase of water.

Now, my question is... Is there any chance of saving these? They aren't wilted or unhealthy looking, and the pods are sooo plump. I've read that hosta stalks, which have been broken off, can be placed in sugar water until the pods ripen. I've also heard that plants can be hung upside down until the pods burst. I'm afraid the pods may not be fully developed and I suspect it will be a few weeks before they start to ripen... So, what are my options?

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