harvesting Harvesting seeds from peppers?

InsectMan · Sep 22, 2016

Question, would it be possible to take the seeds from a pepper without letting it 'sit'? I watched some videos on YT and it said to let the pods sit for a couple days before taking the seeds out. I'll be getting a box of peppers soon and was wondering if I can just scrape out the seeds gently (before I use/eat them) and then dry the seeds out before planting or would that not work?

Malarky · Sep 22, 2016

your box of peppers has probably already "sat" for 2-3 days from picking to shipping.

InsectMan · Sep 22, 2016

Malarky said:
your box of peppers has probably already "sat" for 2-3 days from picking to shipping.

So the seeds should be good to harvest already?

Malarky · Sep 22, 2016

if the pepper is ripe, they are most likely viable

moruga welder · Sep 22, 2016

you'll be fine my friend ! deseed away . :party:

JDFan · Sep 22, 2016

Just remember to wear the gloves and not touch anywhere you don't want to burn !!

Malarky · Sep 23, 2016

and wipe down your counter tops really well! My wife got burned making dinner after I cut up some juicy red savinas :rofl:

Scovie · Sep 23, 2016

What would Mother Nature do?

Malarky · Sep 23, 2016

Scoville DeVille said:
What would Mother Nature do?

forcefeed your peppers to a bird and eagerly wait for them to come out, one variety at a time. Immediately ready for the dirt. :party:

The_NorthEast_ChileMan · Sep 23, 2016

Can't be sure without seeing the videos but I believe what they mean by "set" is this.> http://www.thechileman.org/guide_seedsaving.php

Selecting the pods to obtain viable seed

To ensure the best chances of obtaining viable seed, you must ensure that the pods selected have fully ripened, before harvesting the seed. It may take several months for a pod to mature.

The pod 'sets' to a final colour as it reaches full maturity, and this is the best time to harvest for viable seeds. The final colour is generally red or yellow, but may also be brown, white, pink/orange, orange, or ivory. The pod may also change to other colours whilst maturing. An immature pod is unlikely to provide viable seed.

BurnTtongue · Sep 23, 2016

Please wear gloves! Like others have suggest but I learned the hard way. Then when you wear gloves, try to resist all itches on your face. I forgot for a moment and rubbed my nose just for a second and got some pepper oil up the nose. Holy god dammm!!! It eventually cleared my sinus but at a huge price