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Re: Flower Seed Harvesting

Hi,

Good for you! Harvesting flower seeds is very rewarding and a great way to
save money.

>          Cosmos - can the seeds be picked when almost brown (Before it
>spreads
>open and drops them) and still produce plants from them?
The answer is yes. Just make sure they feel somewhat dry. Then let them dry
completely indoors.
>
>           Datura - I have these gorgeous plants that are called Datura and
>grow to about 18" tall. When the flower falls off, there is another tube
>that falls off within a few days and what is left behind looks like a spike
>ball. Are the seeds contained within?
Yes. The seeds are inside the spikey ball. Just let the pod dry before you
harvest it.
Good Luck.   Cindy in Texas, Z8/9
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