Propagation: Success! Canavalia Rosea germinated, 1 by Buttoneer

Buttoneer wrote:
When my husband & I drove to Florida in 2005, a very dear friend took us to an area where I could gather some Canavalia Rosea (Beach Beans) which I did. I have been trying for the past four years to germinate them & I nick & soak them overnight in warm water, then plant them, and they mold. This year, I took some drastic steps and soaked them in warm water, changing the water four times a day, to make sure the water stayed warm & get rid of any mold that might be forming. Then, I put the beans in moist not soaking wet, paper towels & put them in a ziploc bag. Within several days, the beans started producing a root, which I dipped in rooting hormone to stimulate more roots, and I planted them when the roots got larger. In the daytime when the sun is out, I put them in the greenhouse and at night, I bring them into the house to keep them warm. Here are some pix of the beans. The huge seed in the middle is a humongous purse bean which I bought at a sea shell shop in Delaware in 2006. It has a root, but has not yet started producing leaves.