The stalks started growing pods! It dawned on me to check if anything was inside... Ah ha! I have a very real chance that these are broccolini seeds. Shape. Check. Size. Check. Consistency. Check. Colour. Not so much, but I'm hoping that will change once they dry.
I've progressed. Now I have to work out how to dry them. Do I leave the pods on the plant? Do I dry the pods? Do I dry the individual seeds? I have no idea so I'm going to experiement with all of the above. I still have seeds for planting should I fail. Any advice or experience would be most definately welcome =)
Well I've never saved cole crop seeds, but most other do best if they mature on the plant. Good luck getting some ripe seed.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Daphne =) Its probably easier that way so I'm glad to hear it.
ReplyDeleteI'd say leave them on the plant to mature, as you do with peas and beans. If you want to be sure, I'm sure someone at OzGrow forum would know. (www.ozgrow.com/)
ReplyDeleteThat is nice to be able to harvest your own seeds and very satisfying for your next years' garden.
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Alexa, they do look like beans so I guess it would make sense to treat them similarily. Thanks for the link, that will definately come in handy =)
ReplyDeleteRosey, I hope to feel that satisfaction! lol. I guess theres only one way to succeed, and that's to give it a try in the first place ;)
Cool! I can't even imagine where these pods would grow on broccolini. Can you eat them??
ReplyDeleteWendy, The pods are growing from the stem probably at the same interval as leaves. They started to grow and fatten up once most of the flowers had gone. It is quite strange, I wasn't expecting it at all! I'll post a pic so you can see.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I never thought about eating them... Maybe I should try? lol
You piqued my interest Wendy! I did go out and try one. It actually tasted like a raw green bean but more tart. They're only small so there was more skin I guess than pod or peas. A bit chewy with an unusual aftertaste. I guess if you were hungry enough it could be done ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are great experimenting with seed saving, much farther along than a beginning gardener. Since my garden is a small space around my cottage, I enjoy reading about your experiences on a balcony.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, I appreciate the vote of confidence ;) Its nice to hear that you can relate. Best of luck with your cottage garden.
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