My first indication that my first pod was ready was that it cracked open slightly. I could see the black seeds inside. It didn't get dry or crunchy because it ripened on rainy, humid days, so the seed pod was shriveled and soft.
It is going to be hot and dry here next week, so I hope it helps some of the pods on my other daylilies ripen.
I can't wait to see how your pod turns out
