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Growing Pinanga insignis from seed

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I have just purchased 10 Pinanga insignis seeds and am after some advice on the best way to plant them, what I should use and how long it would take until I see some results.

I use the baggie method with damp orchid moss as germinating medium. Germination can take from a few weeks to many months depending on the freshness of the seeds. If the seeds arrive looking dry, soak them in water for 24-48 hours. Change water daily. When ready to bag them, you should soak orchid moss in water for 1 hour, squeeze out as much water as you can, then place moss & seeds in a quart freezer baggie. Keep seeds warm by placing them on a computer box, refrigerator or hot water heater. Temperature between 25 & 35C promotes faster germination.

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

I'm guessing you bought them from Luke, so they should be nice and fresh. A pre-soak and the above mentioned baggie method should yield good results. Put them somewhere warm but out of direct sun and they should respond well. Don't pot them up too early when they start to germinate or they will be more prone to drying out. Temperatures around here lately have been great for germination.

I can point you to a nursery pot seller in Manly if you need good, cheap seedling pots for them.

Have fun!

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