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You may wonder what are the Peony seeds pods and how you can grow these attractive flowers in your garden so you have come to the right place. This blog will introduce you to the process of harvesting the Peony seeds pods. The best way to harvest peony seeds pods is by cutting each seed pods and separating it from the main stem. You can harvest seed pods in fall months when the blooms are spent and seeds pods are visible with a brownish appearance. Brown seeds pods which are ripened version of seeds that are harvested to create another Peony flower plant. The best time to harvest Peony seeds pods is early to mid fall and mostly Peony are spring to summer bloomers so keep watching the flowers till you harvest one or two seeds. Below I have given more information on harvesting Peony seeds pods. As you know, Peony Flowers seed pods are an excellent method to begin a new garden and the good part is you can cultivate your flowers by planting seeds in the ground or in a container. It is also critical that you water your flower seed before it begin to spoil. Watering is essential part when growing a Peony Flower from seeds. Plant your Peony flower seeds only when the ground is not too damp. It may take a long time for your flower seed to develop if you put it too early in the season. The most crucial aspect of cultivating a Peony flower seed is to keep the soil wet so that it can develop correctly. Harvesting Peony Seeds Pods The best way to harvest peony seeds pods is by cutting each seed pods and separating it from the main stem. You can harvest seed pods in fall months when the blooms are spent and seeds pods are visible with brownish appearance. With time, some of the seeds pods crack open so you should keep a bag hang in their below to save the seeds from birds that try to eat it. Now break the pods to get the actual peony seed. Now that you have the seeds they should be put in a glass of water to check its feasibility in nature and if seeds float which means we cannot practically grow them because they have emptied and have no life to form. Now you have the workable peony seeds, it's time to put them in vermiculite soil mixture and pack it in a bag for 15-20 days then check if the seeds germinate. Another method is to spray some water on the seeds and wrap it in a cotton cloth. Now Bury this light cotton cloth in the vermiculite soil mixture for 10 days and check for the results if the germination actually started or not. Once you see the rootings, it's time to place this bag of vermiculite and seal it and place it at the corner of your house or shade area(indoor and outdoor) which has ideal room temperature(60-70 degree F). Check the root's development every 7 days till the month as it takes a few months to see the good growth. Once the peony plant seeds have enough roots you can now place it in the garden. This is the process of growing peony from the seed pods. How to grow Peony from seed pods Two seeds per pot of potting soil is the best technique to cultivate Peony from seed pods in nature. Let them germinate in wet soil for a month or two. Transplant Peony seedlings outdoors in April. This will help them start the growing season early. This works best in a sunny spot. Peony plants need daily watering and biweekly feeding. Plant them in spring when it's nice and dry. The soil must also be well-drained and light. Peonies struggle in thick soil. Sand or gravel helps soil drain. Water the plants and soil well. Peony plants should also be in a sunny position. What to do with peony seed pods You can use peony seed pods to germinate new peony flowers for next year. Peony seed pods produce gorgeous flowers, but propagation is difficult. Fall seed pods are needed to grow peonies. The peony's bloom color is unknown. If you desire a specific color, sow the seed pods in numerous pots with different soil. You won't know a peony's color until it blooms. Should i remove peony seed pods It's up to you whether you want to remove peony seed pods because they can be used either for seed propagation or you can just prune it to show flowers in the upcoming year. Seeds pods are used only when you want to create another peony plant from the seeds. Otherwise removing them would be a better option otherwise they may drop soon or birds might eat them. Do peonies make seed pods yes, peonies do make seed pods and actually all peonies species produce seed pods that can easily germinate and produce many flowers. And those flower's stem contains 1-2-inch pods again for new blooms. Peonies are gorgeous flowers with huge, ruffled petals and intriguing seed pods. Peony seed pods are firm, green, and spherical or oval. Light brown or dark brown seeds occur in each seed pod. Peonies self-seed and colonize new places. Deadheading peony prevents them from generating too many seed pods. In late summer or fall, the seed pods can be harvested and planted. The seeds can be preserved and planted after the seed pods dry. Peony seed pods bring interest to the yard and produce magnificent flowers for years. About Peony Flowers Gardeners gravitate toward peony flowers because to their abundant blooms and subtle fragrance. Peonies can be found in a wide range of colors, including yellow, deep red, gentle pink, and even pure white. Peonies are a type of flower. Peonies are a very adaptable form of flower since they can thrive in a wide range of environments and soil compositions. Peonies are an excellent option for flower arrangements due to the fact that they last for a long time in a vase, in addition to having beautiful blossoms. Peonies are another well-liked selection for use as cut flowers. Peonies are known for producing enormous, fragrant blooms, which ensures that they will enhance the aesthetic appeal of any yard or home they are placed in. Wrap up Peonies come in purple, white, pink, and red. It can be used to make a centerpiece bouquet or a gift. This tutorial should help you harvest and store peony seeds and cultivate them at home.