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When to Cut Drosera capensis Flower Stalks for Seed Harvest

To collect viable Drosera capensis seeds, wait until seed pods turn brown, dry, and crack open. The stalk will also be brown. Then cut the stalk and tap pods over white paper to release seeds. Cutting while green yields immature, non-viable seeds.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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