Since I think I know what that bumper crop variety is, the first indication that the pods are starting to dry is that the pink pods will have a few patches of dull purple show up. After that, in about a week, they dry to usually a mix of tan and purple. Like Jeminez (one parent), seeds can sprout inside the pods. So, after a few pods have completely dried, shell them to look for sprouting. Seeds with reverse coloration may show up. I'd like to hear if any seeds show off-coloration (mottled purple).
Mine are starting to dry, with no rain in the forecast.
