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Dianthus - Collecting the Seeds
I planted quite a few Dianthus in two window boxes and they all flowered
(and still are) profusely. However, now some of the flowers that are spent are getting a green "bulb" where the flower used to be in them. I understand this is where the seeds come from. After looking around on the web, I am still unsure of how and when to collect the seeds to start more flowers with. I open up the ones that have turned brown and they are all empty. I have opened up several of the larger green ones and they are full of brown seeds, but they seem to be soft, not dried up. Am I missing something? I would like to collect the seeds if I can, as they flowered beautifully. I don't know the exact type of Dianthus that they are although after looking at how to collect the seeds, I am under the assumption that they are the ones called "Pinks". So, can anyone tell me when and how to collect the seeds from these plants? And do I need to do anything to them after I have collected them (dry them out, freeze them, etc.)? Thanks in advance! -- Bunny McElwee President www.lowcountrymiataclub.net '91 Mariner Blue - BlueFlash (we call her Blue for short) License Plate - IXCLR8 Jackson Racing Cold Air Induction, Chrome Interior Accents, Racing Beat Chrome Double Hoop Style Bar, FM Sway Bars, Heim End Links, Koni Adjustable Shocks (lowest perch), JR Sport Exhaust, JR Cat, Moss Headers, JVC MP3 Player, Bazooka Powered Subwoofer with internal 4 Channel Amp, silly grin (driver and car!) and too much more to list. |
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Dianthus - Collecting the Seeds
Bunny,
Here is a website about planting pinks: http://www.gardenpursuits.com/perenn...pinks2000.html Also, I learned that they are winter hardy to Zone 3. And, there are approximately 900 seeds per gram...so, they must be pretty small. I would put the seeds on a porch to dry for a few weeks and then try planting some...save some and put them in the freezer for a week...just in case the others don't produce. Regards, "Bunny McElwee" wrote in message ... I planted quite a few Dianthus in two window boxes and they all flowered (and still are) profusely. However, now some of the flowers that are spent are getting a green "bulb" where the flower used to be in them. I understand this is where the seeds come from. After looking around on the web, I am still unsure of how and when to collect the seeds to start more flowers with. I open up the ones that have turned brown and they are all empty. I have opened up several of the larger green ones and they are full of brown seeds, but they seem to be soft, not dried up. Am I missing something? I would like to collect the seeds if I can, as they flowered beautifully. I don't know the exact type of Dianthus that they are although after looking at how to collect the seeds, I am under the assumption that they are the ones called "Pinks". So, can anyone tell me when and how to collect the seeds from these plants? And do I need to do anything to them after I have collected them (dry them out, freeze them, etc.)? Thanks in advance! -- Bunny McElwee President www.lowcountrymiataclub.net '91 Mariner Blue - BlueFlash (we call her Blue for short) License Plate - IXCLR8 Jackson Racing Cold Air Induction, Chrome Interior Accents, Racing Beat Chrome Double Hoop Style Bar, FM Sway Bars, Heim End Links, Koni Adjustable Shocks (lowest perch), JR Sport Exhaust, JR Cat, Moss Headers, JVC MP3 Player, Bazooka Powered Subwoofer with internal 4 Channel Amp, silly grin (driver and car!) and too much more to list. |
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