seeds-germination Question about seed saving

[Tim in Tucson]

I recently picked my red ripe Bhut Jolokia S2 pods (original seeds from Semillas La Palma).  Today, I see that an orange pod was accidentally knocked off the plant.  So, are those seeds viable, or do I have to wait for it to ripen to a full red first?
 
I guess I have the same question about all the other varieties as well.
 
Thanks.

 

[Nightshade]

It all depends on the maturity of the seeds so no one can say yes or no it depends on the seeds. But I can say more than likely some will be good

 

[JoynersHotPeppers]

When I save seeds for the future, I like for the pods to be fully ripe at a minimum and only use the very best pods.

 

[wayright]

I am pretty sure that since it had started turning orange,,you will be good on the seeds viability
 
You could test one of the seeds in a paper towel to see if it germs
 

Kevin

 

[Sarg3]

you should be good.  If nothing else grab a banana and throw both in a paper sack closed up for a few days.  It'll fully ripen

 

[Pagonis]

I don't want to start new topic, so I will ask there.

I have some seeds on cotton pads without bags, all was ok +28-30*C and today... I see that cotton pads fully dried in abaut 11hours... Seeds dried too... Some of them was opened(??? if anyone know what I mean), are they still alive?

 

[Dulac]

Usually the seeds are good when the pods are orange. I don't know if stuffing it in a paper bag to get it to ripen will help seed development though.