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Question about Nasties

18 years ago

OK...I know you are supposed to wait until the very end of the growing season. Well I see quite a few seeds forming. My question is, when can they be collected? Do they have to dry on the plant or can they be collected and then dried? Some have already fallen off and they are still in the milky green stage.

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elvis
18 years ago
When they fall off, they're ready. They don't need to be dried up, IMHO.
webkat5
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks Elvis...I am guessing they will continue to dry on their own.
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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
18 years ago
And just what are nasties? I've never heard of them.

Inquiring minds want to know.

TIA...Sue
webkat5
Original Author
18 years ago
LOL!! Sue, they are Nasturtiums...
I have never collected seeds from them before and they don't seem to be drying on the plant. (All of the sources say to allow the seed to dry on the plant). Mine fall off before they are dry.
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
18 years ago
Ha...I figured it out after I thought about it for a bit.

Thanks...Sue
rain1950
18 years ago
As soon as they are plump and the stem begins curling down you can pluck them and let them air dry.

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