sanguinea seed pod

Does anyone have knowledge/experience with sanguinea seed pods? If so, I would greatly appreciate any input/feedback. Let's see....this seed pod has been on this plant for quite some time (approximately 10 months). Also, it is still very firm. I am not sure when the pod will be ready to pick for seeds. As many of you probably already know, this seed pod is very different from the other brug, and I was wondering if there is something in particular that I should be doing different with regard to seed cultivation etc. Lastly, whenever this seed pod is ready I am willing to give seeds to anyone who wants them.

As always, thanks in advance for any advice/input/feedback.

Frank

If it has been on the plant for more than about 7 or 8 months the seeds are ripe. The pods of sanguinea remain firm and do not visibly 'ripen'. If they are left too long you may find the seed has germinated inside.

The pod you show is quite small. Normally they are the size (and shape) of a large apple.

This is just in my experience (plus based on info in Preissel's book).....

Thanks so much for the input. I, too, noticed that this seed pod is relatively small. I am wonder if it has anything to do with it being a potted plant.....Well, I will take it down tonight and post of pic of the seeds.

Frank

Ok...Alistair....I took your advice and from the looks of it I think the seeds are still okay.....Based upon my limited reading, I understand that Sanguinea seeds are rather easy to get started compared to the other brugs. Is this true

Frank

I find that most Brug seeds ar very easy when planted straight out of the pod!

These should germinate quickly for you, and provided temps are not too high, you may have flowers in 3-4 months. Some of my sang seedlings flower at 1 foot tall.

The coverings on these seeds are hard. Do you suggest that I put these seeds in water overnight then peel off the covering or should I just plant them with cork and all? Thanks so much for your expertise and advice. I really appreciate it.

Frank

People have different approaches to this, but with fresh seed I would simply plant it in potting mix lightly covered and water in.

PS it may be worth splitting a couple open to see if they contain embryos (white): sometimes when the pod is small I have found the seed is sterile.

Alistair,

I checked a few of the seeds and they all appear to have embryos....Wish me luck on cultivating them.......Hey...if I am successful at this I will send you a plant as soon as it gets big enough.

Frank

LOL thanks Frank - Good Luck!!

Alistair is so right. They do not show when they ripen. I let mine go, waiting and waiting for the pod itself to show it was ripe. Finally I made a hole in the side and peeked in. This pod went over 1 year. LOL

Which sang do you have Frank?

Kell,

Thanks so much for the pic.....I have the red sanguinea.

Frank

wanted to know if this brug really red? plmk and would love some seeds if possable,are you looking for anything?