Hi pieter

the mothers ploidy should be true and consistent for all aspects of the plant, flower, pod, leaf size etc. you may see slight variation in pods on the same plant, those seem to be more environmental effects or incomplete fertilization

there is a chance the op seed could result in a ploidy seedling. those traits wouldnt show until you grow the seed to find out. the fact that the length of the style is much longer than the anthers gives it a better chance of a cross than selfing.

you may see slight variation in pods on the same plant, those seem to be more environmental effects

Indeed just what I was wondering, environmental rather then genetic... oh well, I was just pondering...and having said that, I've saved the 3 pods in question and I'll see what happens with the seed in the spring.

Thanks for your insight!

Pieter

Thanks for sharing (not that I'm going to grow anything), it's interesting.

bk