How to collect petunia seeds from plant for next season.@homegardening61
For the collection itself, you can start it when the growing season is about to end because they’ll be ready for seed production at this point. As mentioned previously, stopping deadheading petunias will help with the production of seed pods. Once the petunia flowers fade and die, you can monitor the development of seed pods. Remember that you don’t have to remove the dead flowers. The seed pods are at their base, and you have to let them dry first before collecting. Check on the calyx or the bulb-like portion at the base and it swelling and turning brown from previously being green is an indication of seed development. You must remember a tricky part while waiting for the seed pods because you don’t want them to get too soon, but also not too late. When the pod begins to crack, cut it off the stem because the seeds are mature enough at this point. You also don’t want them to spill, get damaged, or develop mold. When collecting pods, you don’t need damp or soft ones because there’s a high chance of them getting damaged from mold anyway. Once you have all the dry pods, spread them out in a paper towel. After a week, squeeze or smash a seedpod over a bowl. If the seeds are dried inside. After removing the seeds: Remove all the debris and husk in the bowl. Pour the seeds into a paper envelope for storage and use later on. Seal and label the envelope before putting it in another plastic bag and relocating in a cool, dark, and dry place for next season planting. #viral #nature #subscribe #vlog #youtube @homegardening61 @priyapatel.31
For the collection itself, you can start it when the growing season is about to end because they’ll be ready for seed production at this point. As mentioned previously, stopping deadheading petunias will help with the production of seed pods. Once the petunia flowers fade and die, you can monitor the development of seed pods. Remember that you don’t have to remove the dead flowers. The seed pods are at their base, and you have to let them dry first before collecting. Check on the calyx or the bulb-like portion at the base and it swelling and turning brown from previously being green is an indication of seed development. You must remember a tricky part while waiting for the seed pods because you don’t want them to get too soon, but also not too late. When the pod begins to crack, cut it off the stem because the seeds are mature enough at this point. You also don’t want them to spill, get damaged, or develop mold. When collecting pods, you don’t need damp or soft ones because there’s a high chance of them getting damaged from mold anyway. Once you have all the dry pods, spread them out in a paper towel. After a week, squeeze or smash a seedpod over a bowl. If the seeds are dried inside. After removing the seeds: Remove all the debris and husk in the bowl. Pour the seeds into a paper envelope for storage and use later on. Seal and label the envelope before putting it in another plastic bag and relocating in a cool, dark, and dry place for next season planting. #viral #nature #subscribe #vlog #youtube @homegardening61 @priyapatel.31