I was wondering if a seed is fertile if the flower is taken from the stem and then dried and the seeds removed. Are these seeds mature or do they have to ripen on the plant itself? The reason I ask is because I have marigolds and zinnias which I would like to keep flowering. In order for this to happen I have to remove the spent flowers before they dry and go to seed. However, once they are dried there are seeds. So are these seeds going to be fertile or not? It may be a dumb question, but I hope it has an answer anyway. Windy