picking up seed pods "right after they are bloomed" is too early. the pods must be either grey or dark brown in color but still on the tree---green pods are unripe.

most of the time pods on the ground are old and already have released seed. to check for sure simply shake the pods into the palm of your hand or a sheet of white paper---any seed that may be there will fall out and be easily seen.

for mature un-opened pods simply put them in a paper bag and put them in a warm dry place---like your car if it's parked outside (the "greenhouse effect" will provide the heat needed to open the seed pods and release the seed into the sack---generally in a week or less.

sow the seed (dust, seed, "chaff" and all) ON TOP OF THE "SOIL"/seed starting mix---do NOT cover. keep moist and warm with good light and you should have germination within about a week. transplant into individual containers as soon as the first true leaves appear. plants can go into the ground at about 1' tall or so.

hope this helps. good luck.