How can I germinate erythrina crista-galli seeds?

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megete Neiva, Viana do Cast, Portugal Mar 30, 2009

A friend of mine gave a lot of these seeds but I don't know how to make them germinate. Would somebody help me?

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KayJones Lee's Summit, MO(Zone 6a) Mar 31, 2009

Progagation of all Erythrina species occurs readily by seed or cuttings. Seeds need scarification to germinate. Cover the seeds with very hot water and let soak overnight or until they swell. Pick out those that didn't swell and repeat process with them.

Sow swollen seeds immediately in seeding mix, covering with two to three times their thickness. Do not overwater or allow to dry out and provide good drainage and bright light.

Should germinate within a few weeks with pretreatment or many months without.

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megete Neiva, Viana do Cast, Portugal Mar 31, 2009

Thanks, Kay Jones, I'll as you say.

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KayJones Lee's Summit, MO(Zone 6a) Mar 31, 2009

I forgot to post the site this information came from - sorry about that. This is NOT my personal information.

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