Saving Seeds From Green Peppers?

Solanum315 · August 19, 2012

I have a very large Siling Labuyo plant with a whole lot of green fruit. So far I haven't had any change color and I was wondering if I can save viable seed before they turn red. Kinda running out of time in New York.

rockhound · August 19, 2012

I would wait for a frost forecast and bring some inside. Let them sit on a counter to continue to ripen if possible before collecting seeds. Good luck.
Another choice would be to dig up a plant and bring the whole thing inside. Of course you'd prune the roots to pot it up, but only prune the top where you can leave at least some fruit to ripen.

RayR · August 19, 2012

Where are you in NY that you're worrying about running out of time?

roper2008 · August 20, 2012

If it's in a pot, bring inside if there is a frost warning. I grew that
pepper last year.

August 19, 2012	#1
Solanum315 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 244	Saving Seeds From Green Peppers? I have a very large Siling Labuyo plant with a whole lot of green fruit. So far I haven't had any change color and I was wondering if I can save viable seed before they turn red. Kinda running out of time in New York. __________________ Scott http://worldtomatoes.blogspot.com/

August 19, 2012	#2
rockhound Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 285	I would wait for a frost forecast and bring some inside. Let them sit on a counter to continue to ripen if possible before collecting seeds. Good luck. Another choice would be to dig up a plant and bring the whole thing inside. Of course you'd prune the roots to pot it up, but only prune the top where you can leave at least some fruit to ripen.

August 19, 2012	#3
RayR Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 2,466	Where are you in NY that you're worrying about running out of time?

August 20, 2012	#4
roper2008 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Bch, VA (7b) Posts: 1,337	If it's in a pot, bring inside if there is a frost warning. I grew that pepper last year.