When looking at the garden this afternoon, something red grabbed my attention. I could not think of anything red in that spot, the plant was Butterfly Ginger. I do have some Pine Cone Ginger that does develop red "pine cones', but this was not that plant.
I got my camera and took photos of the red seeds...now seeds are not always photo worthy but being I have had these plants for 15 or so years and never noticed any red seeds..or any seeds being on the plants it made me wonder why I have them this year. The Pine Cone Ginger is a relative newcomer to the garden, and I am wondering if maybe the bees could have done some pollen dabbing from it to the Butterfly Ginger? Any ideas and suggestions on when to harvest the seed and how to plant them?

That is interesting. I always cut the bloom stalks back on mine when they are finished blooming as it will allow them to produce more blooms. I shall have to let them go to seed next season.

Larry your butterfly ginger has self pollinated with the help of bees or moths. The seeds are ready to harvest now. After that? Kabby has not a clue, I've never planted the seeds before! I did a search though and here is an article from Plant Delights about planting them.
"Hedychiums are relatively easy to propagate via seed. Seed should be collected as the seed pods open in the late fall. The seed should be sown immediately and grown indoors where they may take several months to germinate. Surface sow the seed and cover with a thin layer of perlite. Place the pots in a warm location and cover with clear plastic to keep in moisture and heat. Hardy ginger plant seeds will germinate best at 70-75ºF. After germination, transplant the seedlings into individual pots and keep them warm, moist, and well fed. Seedlings will grow fast and can be transplanted into the garden during the next warm season. Remember that hedychium seedlings will not be clones of the parent, and hybrid seed will rarely be as nice as the parent."

I collected many seeds the last 2 yrs for my trade group, they are usually ready in Nov.

@Kabby,
Headed out to collect them and pot them up, thanks!