Nasturtiums Seeds saved from last years flowers

by angie
(st. john's newfoundland)

Do you have to remove the pods that cover the nasturtiums seeds before planting. I have been removing all by hand, is the an easier way, OR will they grow if planted with pods left on. Would appreciate your answer as soon as possible as I am in the process of planting them . Thaking you in advance.
Angie Gibbons


Doug says you'll get better germination if you remove them. I know it's a lot of work but that's the way it sometimes is in gardening and sowing seeds. Having said that - you'll find if you slightly cover the seedpod that the pod will split and allow the seeds to germinate. The problem with this is that you'll sometimes get a bunch of plants in one place and none in another. Not great gardening.