tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post6186361471368950892..comments2024-03-19T00:32:19.833-05:00Comments on MrBrownThumb: How To Collect Calendula SeedsMrBrownThumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-76748767820098171242016-08-06T12:28:21.156-05:002016-08-06T12:28:21.156-05:00Thank you for the info. I was keeping only the lit...Thank you for the info. I was keeping only the little, nearly closed loop seeds and discarding the ones shaped like a "c". Are the long leggy bits seeds, too? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004294152045444370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-83900192778166905802016-04-19T10:23:21.849-05:002016-04-19T10:23:21.849-05:00I had lots flowering last year & collected the...I had lots flowering last year & collected the seeds, none have sprouts yet. Last year they grew so easy, so maybe I did something wrong you think? A'Lieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312310775083196861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-49873937059460929712016-04-19T10:21:49.582-05:002016-04-19T10:21:49.582-05:00Hi there, is there a wrong way to collect & st...Hi there, is there a wrong way to collect & store Calendula seeds? I had lots flowering last year & collected the seeds & Winter Sowed them, none have sprouts yet. Last year they grew so easy, so maybe I did something wrong you think? I have more of the seeds but hesitant now. A'Lieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312310775083196861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-24725219192543562852016-01-19T10:43:13.871-06:002016-01-19T10:43:13.871-06:00goodgoodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730674231532499451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-50278683221313658562014-10-07T05:54:27.052-05:002014-10-07T05:54:27.052-05:00thank you for this! I thought these were dried flo...thank you for this! I thought these were dried flower petals, but when I broke one, something was inside. And now I have calendula seeds. Yaay!aDYahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252072916010455185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-42146622033165867892013-12-28T23:12:29.700-06:002013-12-28T23:12:29.700-06:00So those are the seeds! I collected them but had s...So those are the seeds! I collected them but had some doubts. This was my first year growing calendula and I love the fiery orange flowers. What a great blog you have. Thanks!CharliMillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058535220423384676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-35582755050513443242013-08-17T15:07:49.281-05:002013-08-17T15:07:49.281-05:00Amazing resource! I keep coming back again and aga...Amazing resource! I keep coming back again and again!Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-6270317416001031502012-11-03T21:49:48.035-05:002012-11-03T21:49:48.035-05:00Nick, I have a post here already on collecting nas...Nick, I have a post here already on collecting nasturtium seeds http://mrbrownthumb.blogspot.com/2007/08/when-i-collect-nasturtium-seeds.html Check it out if you need information on how to collect nasturtium seeds. You can also use the search box and see the other posts I have here on nasturtiums. MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-27370632352699397892012-11-03T01:37:26.403-05:002012-11-03T01:37:26.403-05:00thanks,
for the informative post, I enjoyed readi...thanks,<br /><br />for the informative post, I enjoyed reading it.<br />specially the marigold seed harvesting...<br /><br />I am looking forward to hear form you on nasturtium (my favorite :) )... <br />:) <br /><br />Thanks again nick.. be happy <br /> <br /> nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-41798588044111385802012-06-27T06:39:56.796-05:002012-06-27T06:39:56.796-05:00great video thanksgreat video thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-68065608930445602762011-03-20T16:10:32.725-05:002011-03-20T16:10:32.725-05:00Monica, They are fun little seeds aren't they?...Monica, They are fun little seeds aren't they?<br /><br />Rebekah, They should last a couple of years. Go ahead and plant the calendula seeds you got last year. They're the same, probably just drier seeds than the rest. I usually will plant one or two seeds per pot, just in case one doesn't sprout.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-78781926841543359242011-03-20T12:27:38.056-05:002011-03-20T12:27:38.056-05:00Hi My name's Rebekah, first time here ~
I lov...Hi My name's Rebekah, first time here ~<br />I love calendula flowers, they are so vibrant and medicinal. This year I want to make a sun jar to extract the oils of the calendula flower in the peak of summer as well as save some seeds. loved the video-<br /><br />I have seeds from last year that I ordered from seeds of change but never planted them. Can I plant seeds from last year? What is the life span of calendula seeds? I also noticed the dried parts that curl which match your video which i will plant. But there are also littler black curls too. Are these another type of Calendula? <br /><br />Also Should I plant one seed per spot (planting in an egg carton to start the seeds) or can I add two or so? So excited to grow indoors now that Spring is here!rebekah Mindelhttp://natureclubnyc.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-53072040167060529262010-08-25T06:57:57.306-05:002010-08-25T06:57:57.306-05:00Aren't calendula seeds the best? I love their ...Aren't calendula seeds the best? I love their shape and texture, and they're so easy to collect and handle. Noogie!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-19988286242816128232010-08-20T22:00:30.095-05:002010-08-20T22:00:30.095-05:00@cijewell,
I've collected some of them while ...@cijewell,<br /><br />I've collected some of them while they were still green seeds and I didn't observe that they germinated less than the brown, dry seeds.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-31530765425756651182010-08-13T22:03:30.732-05:002010-08-13T22:03:30.732-05:00Can you collect calendula seeds green before they ...Can you collect calendula seeds green before they are ripe & have them ripen before removing them from the stem. I know some seeds continue to ripen after you remove a stalk from the plant. curious?cijewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13597318961317915756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-45904326705093165772009-10-27T14:42:54.082-05:002009-10-27T14:42:54.082-05:00Hi Ryan,
Thanks for the funny comment. I suppose ...Hi Ryan,<br /><br />Thanks for the funny comment. I suppose the seeds you mentioned are pretty safe bets when blessing seeds. :)MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-68973402970265529972009-10-27T13:57:34.992-05:002009-10-27T13:57:34.992-05:00Calendulas are awesome. I have a fair bit of seed ...Calendulas are awesome. I have a fair bit of seed that I collected, but at this point they reseed so well that I just weed out the volunteers where I don't want them and I haven't sown any in a couple of years. Interestingly, my original seeds were supposedly blessed by an Indian guru, Amma, kind of funny. They grew well, so how can I to doubt the success of the blessing, but then on the other hand calendulas grow so well without a blessing, how will I ever know that it helped them grow. I suppose sunflower seeds and radishes and calendulas are wise choices for blessing, carrots or woolly blue curls not so wise. Anyways, cool post.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-85959573734745862732009-10-25T20:05:28.628-05:002009-10-25T20:05:28.628-05:00lol Diane.
C.McKane,
Glad to hear that you'...lol Diane. <br /><br />C.McKane,<br /><br />Glad to hear that you're putting your plants to use in the garden besides them being just ornamental plants. <br /><br />Shady,<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment and for the link.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-58768936734460081672009-10-25T19:44:23.718-05:002009-10-25T19:44:23.718-05:00You are such a good resource! Thanks for all the i...You are such a good resource! Thanks for all the information you provide. :-) BTW, I've linked to you...<br />http://yardisgreen.blogspot.com/2009/10/green-thumb-sunday-october-25-2009.html<br /><br />Have a great day!Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-86487834839924606832009-10-23T08:12:56.730-05:002009-10-23T08:12:56.730-05:00The few summers I got to grow a herb garden at a f...The few summers I got to grow a herb garden at a friends the calendula always came back the next year (plus I'd buy more seedlings)so I never really paid attention to the seeds. <br /><br />The first time I did order the seeds I thought something was wrong with them ;).<br /><br />It is one of my favorite herbs, not only would I make oils and tinctures but drink the teas too.<br /><br />That's for this useful post ;)C. McKanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603094838012738488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-85499447283306358482009-10-22T21:45:07.494-05:002009-10-22T21:45:07.494-05:00What cute little dried worms!
I'll add calendu...What cute little dried worms!<br />I'll add calendula to my ever-growing list of things to try growing. I don't like marigolds but I love orange flowers so this may be perfect!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589473046882217457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-59537914345833110562009-10-22T21:29:18.575-05:002009-10-22T21:29:18.575-05:00Hi Urban Green,
Good luck with your seedlings thi...Hi Urban Green,<br /><br />Good luck with your seedlings this winter. I'll be adding the seed saving posts to the sidebar this fall/winter. So if you stop by again you should be able to find them.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-32000204842461053312009-10-22T21:19:04.919-05:002009-10-22T21:19:04.919-05:00Winters is the time for calendulas here. Got a few...Winters is the time for calendulas here. Got a few seedlings for my balcony, and I'll keep your post in mind when the season ends..thanks!Urban Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753898797737223631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-9850992569171037882009-10-22T17:34:10.863-05:002009-10-22T17:34:10.863-05:00Thanks Fern.
I do these because the first time I ...Thanks Fern.<br /><br />I do these because the first time I ever shared seeds with someone I ended up giving them nothing but chaff and not a seed in the batch. What looked like a seed to me turned out to be nothing but the fluff you mentioned. <br /><br />This is my way of broadcasting gardening knowledge that new gardeners need. Not everyone can afford to buy a book or mag to learn about this stuff.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14573299.post-46681807783219482162009-10-22T17:18:23.595-05:002009-10-22T17:18:23.595-05:00MrBT--I've said this before, but I really enjo...MrBT--I've said this before, but I really enjoy this series of posts. On the surface, seed collecting seems easy, but when you actually try it, you realize that (1) it is hard to identify the actual seed amid all the fluff, (2) it is hard to know when the seeds are ready to be collecting. Your photos and info are really helpful, I've learned a lot!Fern @ Life on the Balconyhttp://lifeonthebalcony.comnoreply@blogger.com