Re: collecting Legumes

Thanks Andrea,
I found sowing, germing info on the net, looks worthwhile. My only
concern was WHEN to collect. I didn't want to remove them from the plant
too soon. I like to let them stay as long as possible for optimum
viability. But the way these pods are hanging in there, I began to
wonder if there was such a thing as spring collection.


Kitty

-- Andrea Hodges <raider843@yahoo.com> wrote:
Kitty, Haven't collected Indigofera seeds, but other legumes I have and
your seed pods sound right. They need to dry out some, and you'll
probably have to split them open yourself. I always planted mine in the
spring outside, so I'm not much help there. Mine germinated easily. Let
us know how it goes.

A

Chapel Ridge Wal Mart National Hearing Center <4042N15@nationalhearing.com> wrote:
Is there any rule of thumb on collecting seeds of legumes? I have an
Indigofera kirilowii that has performed beautifully here for 3 seasons.
I've been waiting and watching the seed pods as I'd like to try collecting
the seed. Do they ever split ope? They've gotten hard and tan-colored, but
show no sign of drying or splitting. I forced one open and the seeds are
rock-hard little BBs.

When is the right time to harvest these seeds? Have any of you ever grown
any Indigo from seed?

Kitty

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Andrea H
Petersburg, IL

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