Black Eyed Susan -seed collection - Ask Extension
Hi, My Black-eyed Susan's have finished blooming. I want to know when the best time is to collect seeds. I am starting a new garden in my daughter's y...
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Black Eyed Susan -seed collection #886119
Asked September 22, 2024, 5:02 PM EDT
Hi, My Black-eyed Susan's have finished blooming. I want to know when the best time is to collect seeds. I am starting a new garden in my daughter's yard.
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi,
Do you know which species or cultivar you have? If you have a cultivar it may not come true to seed.
You can clip the seed heads once the petals fall off and the stem underneath is beginning to brown. However, if you want to beat any birds from eating them, you may want to either net them with fine insect mesh, or clip off the heads and let them dry on some paper.
It would be helpful to sow the seeds this fall so they can can go through the cold period this winter.
Let us know if you have further questions about this.
Emily
