By Scottish
Edinburgh, Scotland
Hardy Geranium Seeds....
Could someone please tell me how and when to collect seed from hardy geraniums?
Sorry this is a bit basic - but I have never collected seed before :)
- 1 Jun, 2012
Answers
And don't be too slow, they explode away from the plant very quickly and all you are left with is the empty capsule.
2 Jun, 2012
Try tree and shrub seeds as well, its fun..some need special treatment to get germination and crosses take bits from both parents so that you get suprises.....good or bad!
2 Jun, 2012
Thanks all...I'll keep an bag/envelope with me at all times, so I don't miss them.
I'll try these first Pam - might just promote myself to some shrubs next year :)
Fractal Cat...do I store them in a dark place?
2 Jun, 2012
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« I'm growing dwarf runner beans 'Hestia' this year for the first time....
After flowering, the 'cranesbill' shaped bit is what you need. As they ripen they turn brownish.
Nip them off into a paper bag and label.
Store them for a week or two to dry them out completely. Give the bag a shake to loosen the seeds from the pods then sort the wheat from the chaff...
Happy days will follow, Geranium do well from seed.
1 Jun, 2012