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Re: Flower Seed Harvesting

Coreen, I have a partial answer to #1: As for the seed pods of Asiatics,
you'll know when they're done when they turn brown. I wouldn't disturb the
new plants at the base too much, since lilies don't like their roots touched
or transplanted. Those young brown bulbs (called bulblets I think) can be
removed anytime and planted in either pots or direct into the soil. Protect
them with mulch, but more than that shouldn't be too necessary if they get a
good head start on those roots. 

   As for pansies, I collect a lot of pansy seeds myself, and it can be
tricky sometimes. To answer your question, if the seeds inside are white,
forget it. Not much chance of germination. But, here's a few tips: if the
seed pod is not nodding like usual and points to the sky, then it's probably
ready. I always check by "popping" them open just a bit to see inside. If the
seed is light brown, then it's ok, but I'd let them dry a day or more (still
inside the pods). That usually cures them enough and they harden a bit more
(they'll even turn darker). They are done when they are brown. 

Hope that helped. 
-Caroline Anderson
Juneau, AK Zone 5.5  :-)
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