harvesting esperanza seed

Question

For Esperanzas, when I pull the pods off, do I let them dry out and then remove the seeds from inside to plant for next spring? I want to plant them in a new area in my yard, so do I let the pods dry out first before removing the seeds for planting next spring?

Answer 1

Yes, most people allow the pods to dry out some prior to collecting seeds. These articles should help too: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/harvesting-garden-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/storing-seeds.htm