Re: I have a question

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• Subject: Re: I have a question
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• Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 13:13:27 -0400
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On Jun 9, 10:05pm, Windy wrote:
> Subject: I have a question
> 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

Hi Windy,

Not a dumb question at all. However, I don't have an answer but another
question: why don't you plant some and find out? Might be a fun experiment.

Let us know how it goes if you try it.

Petr

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