Question
I am going to try to grow some Asiatic lilies from seed.  I have found the process, but I'm not sure how long to wait to harvest the seed pod. It seems that if I wait until it's brown, they always end up opening before I get to them and then I have no seed.
I would think that harvesting them green does not allow the seed to get much food.  Will in between work?
Thank you!


Answer
Hi Holly,
Thanx for your question.  You can bag the seed pods.  Take a paper bag and tie it loosley around the flower end of the lily's flower stalk and keep it there checking it periodically.  If the seed pod does open up before you can get to it, the seeds will be saved in the bag.  The seed pods need to be completely brown in order for the seed to be fully ripe.  I hope this helps.
Tom