Re: Collecting Euphorbia seeds
Being the person who initiated this topic, thank you Nancy, Marge and
Gene for the info. I think I have the seed collected, at least what I
hope is the seed. Fuzzy yellow things that are in the center of the
"flower" (Polychroma).
Now, when do I plant them. Do I have to wait for them to dry or
whatever, or can I go ahead and plant them now. The only seeds I have
ever dealt with are from seed packs bought at a local store. I looked at
Gene's article, but it only mentions collecting. I've tried web
searches, but with no luck.
As a beginning gardener I sometimes get totally mind-boggled and
brain-overloaded trying to learn and absorb all the information about
gardening. Whew!!!!!!! Now I have to figure out how I'm going to plant
my Bluestone order that has arrived when everything around here is mud,
mud, mud and more rain in the forecast every few days. I know, those of
you in the drought areas wish you had some of our rain. I would gladly
give you some of it if it meant I had enough dry days to let the ground
get fairly dry so I'm not digging up big, wet clods/clumps of dirt.
Karen, on information over load ! :-) and jumping out of her seat from a
HUGE crack of thunder !
z5a, Ohio
Marge Talt wrote:
>
> Just might work, Barb, if they're large enough. Flower heads on
> euphorbs can be big. But, if you've stashed a few, try them and see.
> Anything with a mesh small enough to contain the seed, that allows
> air and water to pass through and doesn't remain wet long after a
> rain would work. Old nylons fit that bill well.
>
> Very dust fine seed might escape them, I don't know as I haven't
> tried them for it. When I've collected Primula seed, I've just
> watched the heads closely and Digitalis, I just shake around when I
> cut the old stalks, or upend in a paper grocery or shopping bag, so
> haven't tried to "catch" it. But they work a treat for decent sized
> sneaky seed that pops out when you turn your back for one instant.
>
> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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