Irises: Hybridizing Question, 1 by zacattack

zacattack wrote:
Hi Tricia,

Interesting comments from irisMA about pushing the stalk into the ground... I haven't thought of that. If Barry Blyth does it I'm sure it a good idea.

There's a good chance the seeds will continue to ripen. How far along is the pod since pollination? The youngest pod that I've broken off was 24 days old, and it produced seeds that germinated. Some I've just laid in a shady windowsill, turning occasionally, or if the stem was long enough I placed them in water in a flower vase. They will dry and begin to crack open, just like those left outside.

I suggest you support those that are leaning. I use bamboo stakes, and strips of soft cloth. Not a pretty sight, but you can see in the photo some staked pods.

Congratulations... and Good Luck, Dan