Yossu Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Pardon the dumb question, but this is the first time I've had Sarras in flower, and I don't want to do it wrong. I'd like to collect the seeds, so I can have a go at raising the next generation. I have a few in flower, one of which is already wilting. On another, I can see inside the flower, and the "floor" (for want of a better description) is covered with what looks like seeds. If they are, I don't want to lose them when the flowers wilts. Any advice? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 That'll be the spent stamens you're seeing not seeds. Have you pollinated your flowers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 That'll be the spent stamens you're seeing not seeds. Have you pollinated your flowers?Nope, I've just admired them as they grew. I reckoned that if they manage to get pollinated in the wild without me interfering, they'll probably manage it in my greenhouse!Do I need to pollinate them? Told you, I'm totally new at this, so imagine you're talking to an idiot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Depends how many bees you get on your plants and whether you want specific or random crosses. If you want some certainty you'll need to pollinate. Use a paint brush to dab some pollen onto each stigma - the little pointy bits around the edge of the style, I think there's 5 of them without going out and counting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 You'll have to wait until the autumn. The seed pod will turn brown and you can open them up to see if there are any seeds in there. Unless you saw a bumblebee in your greenhouse I wouldn't be too hopeful though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I am doing the same thing I took a look at YouTube and there are many to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Depends how many bees you get on your plants and whether you want specific or random crosses. If you want some certainty you'll need to pollinate. Use a paint brush to dab some pollen onto each stigma - the little pointy bits around the edge of the style, I think there's 5 of them without going out and counting. I'm not worried about the crosses, most of my Sarras are mixed hybrids of unknown origin anyway! I'm just interested in growing more plants Not seen any bees in the greenhouse, but then I haven't seen any around at all. Is it only bees that will pollinate them? You'll have to wait until the autumn. The seed pod will turn brown and you can open them up to see if there are any seeds in there. Unless you saw a bumblebee in your greenhouse I wouldn't be too hopeful though! OK, thanks. Just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 A small paintbrush is by far the most reliable pollinator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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