Collecting and Germinating Moonflower (Datura) Seeds from Thorny Pods

Moonflower (Datura) Seed Harvest

After the white trumpet flowers fade, a spiny, golf-ball-sized capsule (thornapple) forms. When it dries and splits:

1. Wear gloves (all parts are toxic).
2. Collect the flat, brown seeds.
3. Sow like tomatoes: barely cover in moist potting mix, 75°F.
4. Germination in ~20 days.

Datura self-sows readily; you'll have volunteers annually.