Nicotinia

impiefish Byron, IL(Zone 4a) Sep 30, 2003

We had a frost last night and where the seeds are are'nt totally dry. Will I still be able to pick these to use. Help please. New to all of this.

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MossRose Albany, MO(Zone 5a) Oct 01, 2003

I'd certainly collect the seed. Frost and 20 below zero are two completely different things. The seed are so tiny and easy to collect. Collect alot, just in case the frost may have harmed them in any way to lower the germination rate next spring.

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impiefish Byron, IL(Zone 4a) Oct 02, 2003

Thank you Moss Rose, this was a great help.

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Debby Milo, IA(Zone 5a) Oct 04, 2003

The frost won't hurt the nicotaina seeds. I cut off the stems and put stem into a paper grocery bag, let dry for a couple of days in the bag. Then close the top and shake the bag and you will get lots of seed. Take out the stems. Then pour the seeds out on a newspaper, paper plate and then save in baggies or do up in seed packets.

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gazoo001 Victoria, Canada Jan 29, 2006

Hi,

When is the best time and what is the best method to plant these nicotinia seeds?
THANKS!