2006-10-24 07:20:54 · 5 answers · asked by first time growing 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's worth a try but do bear in mind that some plants may not breed "true". That is - a flower may be one colour, but its seeds produce flowers of another colour. It's all to do with genetics.
2006-10-24 07:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by catsmeatuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the seeds dry on the plants so they can mature and be viable in the spring. If picked too early and dried, the germ of the seed will be immature and not germinate for you.
2006-10-24 14:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, but hybrid seed won't necessarily give you the same variety you had.
Another consideration: some hybrids (like many marigolds) are tetraploid hybrids. This is intentional in the breeding. Most of the seed they produce is sterile. The plant "knows" it's not producing viable offspring, so that's what makes it continue to bloom its little head off.
Good luck!
2006-10-24 18:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet you can. Take the seeds off the plants and put in a paper sack to dry them. Once dried keep them in a dry place through the winter. They will be ready to plant in the spring
2006-10-24 16:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely...If you can retrieve the seeds, you can start them early in the spring under flourescent lights. I have done this with portuclaca, asters, cosmos, african daisies..etc. Now is the time when your plants are dying that the seeds are readily available for harvesting.
2006-10-24 14:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Gpchicky1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋