Time for harvesting seed pod?

[escualida]

Hi all,

I have a seed pod on a Blc. Husky Boy that I pollinated on Dec. 5, 2012. It's my first seed pod and I was looking at the harvesting times on the AOS website and am not sure which one I should use for this. Here is the site Harvesting Times of Orchid Seed Capsules for the Green Pod Culture Process

Can someone help me out on deciding when it's time to take it off of the plant and send it to get flasked?

Thanks in advance!

[Ray]

The published guidelines are only just that - guidelines. There are just so many variables involved that can affect the reality that I rely on observation: when you notice either end of the capsule just beginning to yellow - harvest immediately.

[escualida]

Thanks Ray, I'll keep an eye on it then

[rexlacey]

well, i had the exact same question, except on phals! my first ones kinda turned brown. did i wait to late? are they ok? this is all very new. i jumped in head first!! i have pollinated a lot of my phals (most are rescues from groc and home improvement stores that have done terrific and bloomed beautifully.) i have sooo many seed pods now. i am having trouble getting the replies to my posts! call me a little slow at this new stuff! please someone/a lot of you!!! e-mail me i have a lot of questions about these seed pods! where do you all send yours to get flasked? when to pick them, and so many more! melanie rextracats@juno.com

[orchidsarefun]

I use OrchidOrigins - based in IL. Give Shane a call and he will be happy to help you with your questions.

[shaelyn]

yeah I emailed Shane at OrchidOrigins about my questions...it did take him a couple of days to respond, but he was very thorough in his answers about when to harvest, how to package, etc.