Harvesting and Planting Purple Trumpet (Datura) Seeds

Identifying the Plant

Purple trumpet likely refers to Datura. After blooming, a purplish-green ball forms, ripens to brown, and splits open to reveal seeds.

Seed Harvesting

• Wait for the seed pod to turn brown and split.
• Remove pod, split open, and collect seeds.
• Caution: Some Datura pods have spines (thornapple).

Planting Requirements

• Seeds remain viable for several years.
• Start indoors in February, 1/4 inch deep in warm, moist soil.
• Germination in ~21 days.
• Grow well in the South; can become invasive.

Toxicity Warning

All parts are poisonous with hallucinogenic properties. Handle with care; keep away from children and pets.