What kind of seed is this?

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

 

Where was the palm growing? Can you post a photo of the seed or palm?

 

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.

 

http://www.thaipalms.com/encyclopedia/Hyphaenethebaica.html
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/palmguide/images.php?family=ARECACEAE&genus=Hyphaene
Your description reminds me of Doum Palm (Gingerbread Palm).
Even though it has no trunk it may develop one over time.
HTH
Chris

 

Did it look anything like this?
(This is a Hyphaene coriacea seed with the casing opened )

Steve

 

Yes just like that what kind of palm is it?

 

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