Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Collecting Seeds - Nemesia


Nemesia


 This is the first time that I had Nemesia in my Garden. In fact I saw this plant for the first time this year in a nursery and just had to buy it. It's short, dense and flowers profusely. The top area of the plant is completely filled with small flowers in Spring season.

Nemesia Red


I surely want Nemesia next year as well. So why not save some seeds and have a garden full of Nemesia next year. Seed collection can be a little tricky though. The seeds pods are very delicate when they turn brown and will easily split while pulling them. It's best to use a scissor to snip them off and then gently place them on a paper or container. Then separate the seeds from pods and then pour the seeds into a paper or plastic bag. Label it clearly and then place it in a cool dark place until you're ready to plant them.

Nemesia seeds
Seed pods

Nemesia Seeds

1 comment:

  1. love the opal color also love nemesias are so pretty

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