Hibiscus: Hardy hibiscus in Georgia, 1 by Michael_Ronayne

Michael_Ronayne wrote:
I use the following Exacto Knife with a five-pack of replacement blades, so that I always have a sharp blade to work. If you don’t have a very sharp blade you increase the possibility of damage to the seed.

http://www.gerrymay.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/exacto.jp...

I work on a large white paper plate to improve visibility and avoid damage to the work surface. On the side opposite to where the umbilical connected the seed to the pod make an outward and downward cut to remove a saucer shaped section of the Hibiscus shell. Attached is a photograph of how the seeds should look after the nicking.

Nail clippers are much too dull and would apply too much pressure on the Hibiscus seed but they might be OK for large seeds.

Mike