New to seeds...

MySharona Amelia Island, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 11, 2006

This may be a really dumb question...., but how does one being collecting seeds from a plant. I know there has to be a method to the gardenness.....
Sharon

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pepsidrinker La Salle, MI(Zone 5b) Oct 12, 2006

Hi Sharon, Here is a couple good sites to help you.

http://www.wintersown.org/ you my have to scroll down a little

http://theseedsite.co.uk/ This is an excellent site to find out what the pods/seedheads and seed look like.

Connie

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MySharona Amelia Island, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 12, 2006

Thank you! Sharon

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pepsidrinker La Salle, MI(Zone 5b) Oct 12, 2006

your very welcome.

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mike_freck Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Oct 12, 2006

Wow thats a big question!

Which plants are you trying to collect seeds from? Each plant is slightly different!

Mike

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MySharona Amelia Island, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 12, 2006

This might sound really really dumb, but it wouldn't be the first time! LOL
For instance, flowers, take amaryllis. Can these be started by seed (using the anther) instead of buying bulbs? I was told it could be done, but I'm not so sure...

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mike_freck Lincoln, United Kingdom(Zone 8b) Oct 12, 2006

The dumb question are the best....... means i might be able to answer them Lol

I have heard you can use amarylis seed but the ones i have never get pollinated to be able to set seeds. The seed pod swells behind the flower once pollination has taken place. Once it dries it splits open and the seeds are inside.

Mike