Martha Washington has wonderful carpels that are easy to work with and produce excellent pods and seeds.
There are usually 3 or 4 carpels per flower. Below are several close-up photos of typical M. Washington seed pods taken
in mid-August approximately 2 weeks before seed harvest.
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Martha Washington seed pods in mid-August |
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A Martha Washington stem with 4 seed-filled pods |
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