Stomping Through the Weeds
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Hudson Valley Parent 11
"You remembered! Well, this is the
same plant. After the yellow petals fall
off, the rest of the flower turns
into seeds. The pods protect
the seeds until they're ripe and
ready to be planted."
"Why are some of the pods brown and
some green?" Robin asked.
"The green ones aren't ripe yet. When
the pods turn brown, it means they
are dried out and ready to plant," said
Willow. "Put out your hand."
The pods are still green and not yet ripe.
The pods protect the seeds.
