Joshua, here's a couple more pointers to keep in mind. It doesn't take many seeds to tell if the cross is going to do you any good or not. All you really need is 25 or 30 seeds and one pod usually is way more than enough. With most cross pollenations, you'll get seed if the parents are compatible so no need for 2 or 3 pods of the same with first time crosses. Save your plant from unnecessary burden. Another interesting thing you can do if you want to add another pod, is do a mixed pollen application using 2 or more different pollens. Save pollen samples from early bloomers now for use on the late bloomers. And as you say--keep good notes and records.
