Collecting passion vine seeds

kim77 Tracy City, TN(Zone 7a) Aug 24, 2003

How do I go about collecting the seeds from a passion vine (maypop). Do I let the pod dry on the vine or dry the seeds out myself? And how should I store the seeds? I've got about 5 of these vines growing in my back yard by the edges of the woods and would like to relocate a few of them. When is the best time to dig one up?

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Shelly221 Denver, CO(Zone 5b) Aug 25, 2003

I bet PoppySue would know the answer to this one... I have seen a couple posts from her about passion vines. Maybe you could e-mail her. http://davesgarden.com/members/poppysue/

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Aug 25, 2003

Wait until the fruit falls off the plant. It will be soft to the touch... seeds should be ripe then.

Not sure about digging and moving them since mine grow in containers. I'd guess that early spring just as they break dormancy would be best.

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kim77 Tracy City, TN(Zone 7a) Aug 25, 2003

OK thanks a lot for the info.

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Shelly221 Denver, CO(Zone 5b) Aug 25, 2003

wow!!! quick responce poppy! Hope it was ok that I refered her to you.

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Carena Woodburn, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 26, 2003

I have several pods this year, my vine grew about twenty feet this summer, and has taken over one whole side of my garage. it's a crazy thing! today I noticed I have some volunteers popping up too, yikes!!!