Germinate Saba Palm Seeds

[jsharpe]

I would love some help to know what I’m doing my wrong with germinating palm tree seeds. I  received 22 seeds in the mail and sought info off YouTube to germinate them.  I soaked them in water for two days, changing the water every day then I decided on the baggy method to germinate. It’s been 9 months since I received the seeds.  I then put them on pot with perlite and Pete moss potting soil. Should I throw them out and start over or stick with them.  Jeannie sharpe 

[PalmatierMeg]

What species of Sabal(?) Have you taken them out of the pot and checked them? Are they still hard like ball bearings or have they rotted? I don't recommend peat moss for germinating seeds or growing seedlings. It is too difficult to keep a proper moisture balance with it. I germinate Sabals in a deep pot with a good palm/cactus mix and extra perlite  for enhanced drainage. As I don't usually get freezing temps I keep the pot outdoors in mostly sun where irrigation hits it 2x per week. This time of year I don't expect germination until next spring when temps go back up. Sabals love all the heat, sun, humidity and rain they can get.

If your seeds have rotted, they may not have been fully ripe, infertile or otherwise compromised. Don't let the pot sit in water long term or overwater - I keep my pots of seeds sitting several inches off the ground on plastic shelves. Don't baby them to death. Sabal seeds are easy to get so try again.

[Kris]

Hi,

As Meg has said,if you follow those instructions is sufficient to get good seeds germination rate.And if you still need more info then visit the link given below,there select your variety of Sabal palm and read the notes from that page.

Palm Seeds

Btw. I have observed that fresh seeds do germinate well whatever method one follows.But after germination if delicate palms saplings are not properly cared for they are bound to damp-off or dry up based on ones climate and watering conditions.

Love,

Kris.

 

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

What species are these. Different sabals germinate at different rates.