Thanks. A friend showed me something last summer. They are actually edible before they fully mature. The insides are juicy and white. I thought he was kidding me until he ate one. Then I tried it and it was good.Whenever the pods are formed I just pick them. Then I'll leave them on the bench somewhere in my barn to dry. When they start to dry they will open up and will begin the float everywhere so you have to contain them at that point. Just make sure you don't close them up in something or they'll just start mildewing and molding.
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That is good to know. Any health benefits besides just being edible? I always have a problem with aphids on mine. I never want to spray them with anything because of the monarchs. The local nurseries around here I have not been carrying ladybugs so I'm not sure how to control them. I definitely wouldn't want to spray them with anything if I was going to eat the pods.Thanks. A friend showed me something last summer. They are actually edible before they fully mature. The insides are juicy and white. I thought he was kidding me until he ate one. Then I tried it and it was good.
Don't know of any health benefits. They taste like cucumber.That is good to know. Any health benefits besides just being edible? I always have a problem with aphids on mine. I never want to spray them with anything because of the monarchs. The local nurseries around here I have not been carrying ladybugs so I'm not sure how to control them. I definitely wouldn't want to spray them with anything if I was going to eat the pods.
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Can we start a ‘saddle hunter milkweed pod supply chain’ ? Guys who have the milkweed around you, pick a bunch and dry them. Guys that don’t, can cover gas, shipping, logistics costs of gathering, or make trades for them...
-That is good to know. Any health benefits besides just being edible? I always have a problem with aphids on mine. I never want to spray them with anything because of the monarchs. The local nurseries around here I have not been carrying ladybugs so I'm not sure how to control them. I definitely wouldn't want to spray them with anything if I was going to eat the pods.
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I have money to pay for shipping !