How early can you collect viable seed.

Jow · Post by **Jow** » February 11th, 2013, 2:43 pm

Walking home I found a local street lined with zelkova. All the trees were full of seed. I realise it is a bit early to collect but was wondering how early I could get away with and still get viable seed? Pic related.

Post by **kcpoole** » February 11th, 2013, 4:12 pm

Looks a bit too green yet

Post by **kcpoole** » February 11th, 2013, 4:17 pm

Maybey the end of the month. Seeds here have not started to turn brown and ripen yet

craigw60 · Post by **craigw60** » February 11th, 2013, 4:23 pm

Hi Joe, when they start to drop which will be in the autumn.
Craigw

Jow · Post by **Jow** » February 11th, 2013, 4:25 pm

That's what I was thinking. Autumn is the ideal time when seed is ready to fall. That said, I have had green trident seed strike which got me thinking.

I have no experience with zelcova seed so was wondering how close to the optimum time you could get away with.

Post by **kcpoole** » February 11th, 2013, 4:37 pm

I have collected trident and japanese maple, and chinese elm suvcessfully before winter sets in.

craigw60 · Post by **craigw60** » February 11th, 2013, 4:57 pm

There is only one way to find out
Craigw

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