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Orion...Thank you so much for that idea and link. I have three pecan trees which causes lots of squirrels. They must think of the pods as nuts because they take off with everything.
If I wrapped them they would think I was bagging the pods/nuts for them. Carryout!
Now if they could be trained to plant them in rows.

Dave...I was thinking I could take a chance. However, if seed viability is diminshed, there really is no difference between missing seeds or seeds that did not sprout...end result is zero. Wondering if harvesting the scape which is green, keeping it hydrated buys a little more time. I know that tomatoes once slightly pink take no more nutrients from the plant, but watermelons can not be picked early they have to ripen on the vine. I am hoping seed pods are like tomatoes...but I am looking for confirmation.

May happiness surround you!