When Should I Cut Back the Gladiolas

I prefer to leave the gladiolas blooming in the the garden vs cutting the blooms. When should I cut the blooms off? They currently have dried blooms in place, then develop pod like items on the stalks.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/05/2011 @ 6:22 am

Once the blooms have ceased and are beginning to dry up or produce seed pods, you can go ahead and cut them.

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