Jupiter1 105 Report post Posted August 21, 2018 Any interest in queen seeds? I'm about to have a mess 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostapha 84 Report post Posted August 21, 2018 If you're willing to ship them, I'm interested, and will pay shipping.thanks Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jupiter1 105 Report post Posted August 21, 2018 Sure I can ship them. I just need some direction as to when and how to collect them. Photo was just taken today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostapha 84 Report post Posted August 21, 2018 The ripe seeds will turn orange and start falling in bunches, not all will ripen at once, of course, but it wouldn't take too long. There's alot that could be done with them. You could juice them or make jelly. The squirrels and other wildlife will go nuts for then, so they may start popping up in your yards as well. Just let me know. Thanks Mark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1960 5 Report post Posted August 22, 2018 Those 2 macaws look hungry. Should soon have a feast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laaz 1,010 Report post Posted August 23, 2018 I have had much better germination rate when the fruit is harvested green. Something about queens when the fruit turns orange germination drops fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC_Palms 304 Report post Posted August 29, 2018 interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxliving 1 Report post Posted August 30, 2018 I'm also interested. Please let us know when/how you'll be distributing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jupiter1 105 Report post Posted August 30, 2018 Awesome I'm glad there is interest. I can go up and cut them down now if you would like. Many say wait till theyre orange others say they like em green. I'm really not sure what to do. Let me know and I'll collect them and mail them out. I'll need PM's with address and I'll give you shipping cost once I get them to the post office and you can send me the shipping cost via paypal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jupiter1 105 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 So here is a current picture from about 10 mins ago. Still green and hanging on. How much longer should I wait before cutting them down? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinzyjr 1,039 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 I usually wait until they are orange before harvesting them. Might not be necessary, but the seeds I had sprouted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jupiter1 105 Report post Posted October 15, 2018 Still waiting no orange ones yet.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinzyjr 1,039 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 They typically ripen closer to winter. I harvested a few seeds last January after our nasty advective freeze just to see if the seeds were still viable. I now have a queen palm seedling to show for it. I did see articles on the net stating that you can germinate the seeds from unripe fruits as mentioned above. I agree with the sentiment that once they turn orange, you better harvest them, clean them, and sow them fast since they are a tropical/subtropical species. Which month do you typically harvest your unripe seeds @Laaz ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laaz 1,010 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 August / September. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michal272727 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 are there seeds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
