But sometimes we miss a ripening pod – and the seed spills – poor photo. but see the shiny black seeds in the grit…But all is not lost – see next pictures.
Saving seeds
Author: Brian Duncan, Northern Ireland
Saving seeds
Saving seed
Nylon hose for smaller seed saving and two methods of keeping stems in water whilst seed pods ripen.
Saving seeds
Saving seed
There has been some discussion about seed saving in recent postings and I respond late – this is my seed bench at present. Some pods on growing plants in pots are in nets to avoid loss of seed. Other seed ripening in…
Another 4Y-P from the fridge
Another flower in the 4Y-P range – good colour and form but slightly small – why is there always a ‘but’?? I guess it’s just to tease us to keep spreading pollen!? The late Max Hamilton’s ‘Baldock’ , not a…