Seed pod maturation time

quatchi
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Seed pod maturation time Aug 11, 2011 22:25:59 GMT -5

Post by quatchi on Aug 11, 2011 22:25:59 GMT -5

Hey guys,

I finally got some VFT's to flower! I'm really happy, I've just started pollinating the first flowers. Anyways, I was hoping that someone would be able to give me a rough idea of how long it takes for the seed pods to ripen. I thought it's getting a little late in the summer, and wanted to make sure they would mature before fall set in. Thanks in advance!

dvg Global Moderator visit us at cpnorth.ca or http://cpnorth.proboards.com/ Posts: 3,719	Seed pod maturation time Aug 11, 2011 22:56:39 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Aug 11, 2011 22:56:39 GMT -5 It should take about six weeks for the pods to ripen and crack, revealing 20 to 30 shiny black seeds if you were fortunate enough to get a good seed set. dvg
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shoggoths
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Seed pod maturation time Aug 11, 2011 22:56:41 GMT -5

Post by shoggoths on Aug 11, 2011 22:56:41 GMT -5

Hi Quatchi,

I cannot answer your question. Sorry.

What I want to share is my last year experience with VFT pollination. That is, you must pollinate the flower until there seems to be a little liquid on the stigma (it can come after the first flower lost it's pollen). Last year, I've not done so ...

Any way, if you miss your pollination (no pod after the flower is withered) you can always put the flower stalk in water (2 inches pieces). It has work for me.

Shogg

lloyd Global Moderator Global Domination! Microbogs have migrated to the garage. Posts: 4,294,967,295	Seed pod maturation time Aug 12, 2011 13:50:57 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lloyd on Aug 12, 2011 13:50:57 GMT -5 My VFT's are outside and get pollinated by nature. Keep an eye on the pods, when they are dry they are ready.
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Post by quatchi on Aug 11, 2011 22:25:59 GMT -5

Post by dvg on Aug 11, 2011 22:56:39 GMT -5

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Post by lloyd on Aug 12, 2011 13:50:57 GMT -5

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