Gardening Tips : Collecting Seeds From Flowers

The best time to collect seeds from flowers is when the plants are done blooming and have made seed pods, before it starts to rain and freeze hard at night.

To collect seeds from flowers, you can cut off the seed pods and put them in an envelope or paper bag. You can break the pods apart into little pieces or leave them whole and break them up later before planting them in the spring.

Different types of seeds may have different instructions for collection. Some seeds may need to dry completely, while others can be collected when they are still slightly green. It's best to research the specific instructions for the plant you are collecting seeds from.

The time it takes for a plant to grow from a seed can vary. Some plants may take five years or longer to bloom from a seed, while others may bloom sooner. It's important to be patient when growing plants from seeds.

Yes, collecting seeds from flowers is a great way to share plants with others. You can bring your collected seeds to a local garden club or seed exchange to share with others and possibly get new plants in return.