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Saturday - May 02, 2015
From: Lockhart, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Propagation, Herbs/Forbs
Title: Can bluebonnet pods be gathered when green in Lockhart, TX
Answered by: Jimmy Mills
QUESTION:
Can bluebonnet seed pods be gathered when green? Will the seed be capable of germinating next season?ANSWER:
If you plan on planting your bluebonnet seeds, you need to wait until the seeds are ripe before you collect them.
These two links will help you grow bluebonnets
All about Bluebonnets from our How to guides
Xanthan Gardens
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