How to Harvest Begonia Seeds

Begonias are popular flowers with their multitude of colors. They are planted in outdoor flowerbeds, used in hanging baskets and serve as houseplants. The seeds of begonias are very tiny and fine, almost like pieces of dust. Once planted, they germinate within two to three weeks. Most people who grow begonias buy established plants or start their flowers from cuttings. However, harvesting begonia seeds and sowing them allows you to take your begonia growing to a new level.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Paper bag
• Paper plate
• Envelope

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Watch your begonia plant and begin the process when the flower stems begin to dry.

   • 2

     Clip the flower pod from the stem.

   • 3

     Place the flower pod in a paper bag to dry for about two weeks.

   • 4

     Remove the dried flower pod from the paper bag and place it on a paper plate.

   • 5

     Open the flower pod and carefully remove leaves, flower stems and other debris from the seed.

   • 6

     Place the seed in an envelope and place the envelope in a dry location until you are ready for planting.