Does anyone have experience growing Butia capitata from seed? I'm planning on soaking the seeds before potting and then heating them until germination. I've read that temperatures in the 86 to 102 degree range are preferred and assume that germination is going to take quite a while, but if anyone has any suggestions on anything to do differently or in addition that would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Amanda
Germinating Butia capitata Seeds - Any Suggestions?
Soak them for at least 7 days. Also they love heat! If they are fresh they will normally germinate in 4-6 weeks, if they have been dried for a while it can take 3 months for them to come up. You can try soaking them in orange juice to soften the seed coat, but I usually just use water. Hope this helps. Linda
Thank you for your reply, Linda. Yes, that helps very much so. I was very unsure on how long to soak them and the expected germination time frame - I definitely don't want to end up tossing out seeds that are just working up to germinating. Thanks!
~Amanda
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