What kind of seed is this?

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  1. Tom24

    Tom24 Active Member

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    I got a seed from a palm that looked like a washingtonia fiflieria but more of a bush type the seed is like a pear shape and is about the size of kiwifruit. How would I germinate this monster I took off the outsize shell of this massive seed. Please help? What soil what temp and how deep?

    Thank you all for future replys

    Tom
     
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    Where was the palm growing? Can you post a photo of the seed or palm?
     
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    I found this seed at the living desert in palm springs CA The palm looks like a washintonia fifleria but has long braches and no trunk.
     
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    Did it look anything like this?
    (This is a Hyphaene coriacea seed with the casing opened )

    Steve


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    Yes just like that what kind of palm is it?
     
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    One of the Doum Palms ~ Hyphaene coriacea

    These need about 35C to initiate germination and a medium that will not hold too much moisture against the seed.

    Last batch I had were removed from the casings, an overnight soak, and then into a germination bed with Easter " grass" ( Was right after Easter and I had plenty laying around :-) The styrofoam packing peanuts have been said to work well too.

    The first started germinating in 3 weeks, these are like Bismarckias as far as initial root development, so you will want to use deep containers when potting up.

    Good Luck,

    Steve

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