The pods are usually pointing upwards. Milkweed seed pods are edible. They may be saving those pods for their own garden. Leave some pods to naturally open and reseed themselves.
Milkweed pods are usually ready to pick in late summer, into early October and even November. The seed pod will start to dry out, eventually splitting open on its own. While some pods may start to turn brown, a milkweed pod could still be green, but be ready to harvest.
If the center seam pops open from gentle pressure , the pod is ready to pick. Ripe seeds are brown in color. White, cream, or pale-colored seeds are not ready to be harvested. You may want to hold your pod over a container to catch any extra seeds. Holding the end of that stalk, you can gently pull the seeds off the milkweed silk. Unwanted moisture can lead to mold. Separate the seeds as soon as possible.
There are other ways to remove the seeds from the silk that involve vacuums and DIY contraptions you can find info on the Xerces Society website. Give the bag a good shake. Then, snip a hole in the corner of the bottom of the bag to pour out the seeds. To store your seeds, make sure they are completely dry. There are a few insect pests that enjoy milkweed, such as the large milkweed bug Oncopeltus fasciatus and the small milkweed bug aka common milkweed bug Lygaeus kalmia.
The nymphs have a needle-like mouthpart that pierces the milkweed pod, and sucks the juice out of the seed, rendering them un-plantable. Adult red milkweed beetles Tetraopes tetrophthalmus are herbivores, feeding on the leaves, stems, and seed pods of milkweed plants. Try planting more milkweed throughout different parts of your garden to provide more food. Another threat to milkweed plants is the Japanese beetle Popilla japonica. Milkweed Monarchy. Season of Interest:.
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The plants are also a great food source for people. The young shoots, flowers, as well as flower buds and pods can all be eaten. Our milkweed pods are preserved in a light marinade of cider vinegar and spices. Like a pickle, they make a unique and tasty appetizer; they're sweet, supple and floral, with a vinegar kick.
They can be served as an hors-d'oeuvre or can be added to a risotto. They are also essential ingredient on a Canadian charcuterie board used as a garnish in a vodka martini. Milkweed pods make an excellent fresh summer vegetable picked when they are young and tender, no more than 1. You can cook them like any other vegetables; common milkweed is not bitter or toxic like some would believe however, if you have severe reactions to latex you may want to avoid eating and handling milkweed plants.
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