Good question, as I'm having the same thing! and wondering myself...

I usually collect my seeds in the afternoon or evening, so that they've had a chance to dry from any dew that might have gotten on them over night.

The rain will get them wet and might make some fall, but they should be ok. I've never had a problem with rot or anything. I usually just wait for the first rain-free day and then go out and collect all the seeds I want. I spread mine out somewhere inside to dry before storing in envelopes.

Hope that helps.

Tracy

Some seeds can mold in damp conditions. Cut spent flowers/seed heads and lay to dry in a dry area. Deadheading helps increase more flower production.

thanks for responding!

another dumb question....

can i cut the flower heads off, if the seed pods are still green? and then just let them dry inside the house?

i went outside and checked my false lupine, and inside the pods are perfectly formed little green seeds, is it too early to harvest those pods? if i cut the pods off and bring them inside now to let them dry, will the seeds be viable?

:) jiggreen

I wouldn't risk it, I'd let them ripen on the plant. Then try to catch them before they fall off.

Most of the seeds will turn brown when they're ready. At first, I harvested some green seeds, but they never ripened and when I planted them I got no germination. Don't risk it. Just wait a bit longer till they ripen.

Tracy