inpain0013
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Not being sure when to harvest buds with seeds (if you want viable seeds), I cut a "test" bud. Afterward, I thought, "dang... I should have asked about it on ICM before I cut this!" But, since I know that late is almost always better than never, I figured it would still be a good idea to post and ask the more experienced growers in this forum as to when to cut them. The thread is here.
Several of you were kind enough to share good information with me about when and how to harvest the seeds. Thank you so much. But, I still was afraid that I had harvested the first ones too soon and that there would only be a few to germ.
Again, I knew it was really too soon after harvesting them, but impatience and curiosity got the best of me. I decided to try to germ 5 of my sixty-odd seeds in a damp paper towel, inside a zip lock bag that was stored in a dark, warm place. Looking for worse case scenario (based on seed appearance), I chose the lightest green, most immature looking seeds. That was on 11/21.
It is now just 4 days later (11/25) and I am tickled pink to report that 3 of the 5 "test" seeds have germinated!!!
I know that's only 60%. But, that was with the deck intentionally stacked against them... harvested a bit early... not allowed to completely dry on the "stem"... and, a germ test done only a few days after harvest! 
And, again, it has only been 4 days since I placed to germ! I'm pleased with the results!!
Thanks again to all of you who have shared your wisdom and input with me!!
IP
Several of you were kind enough to share good information with me about when and how to harvest the seeds. Thank you so much. But, I still was afraid that I had harvested the first ones too soon and that there would only be a few to germ.
Again, I knew it was really too soon after harvesting them, but impatience and curiosity got the best of me. I decided to try to germ 5 of my sixty-odd seeds in a damp paper towel, inside a zip lock bag that was stored in a dark, warm place. Looking for worse case scenario (based on seed appearance), I chose the lightest green, most immature looking seeds. That was on 11/21.
It is now just 4 days later (11/25) and I am tickled pink to report that 3 of the 5 "test" seeds have germinated!!!
I know that's only 60%. But, that was with the deck intentionally stacked against them... harvested a bit early... not allowed to completely dry on the "stem"... and, a germ test done only a few days after harvest! And, again, it has only been 4 days since I placed to germ! I'm pleased with the results!! Thanks again to all of you who have shared your wisdom and input with me!!
IP
Seriously, though... good luck!! 
... very sad to hear that!
