Sabal mexicana Seedlings

[bananaman]

I picked up some Sabal mexicana seeds off of the ground back in mid-April. They’d been sitting there over this years long, harsh winter, I presume. I decided to try planting some — I just used the little 4” pots, knowing I’d need to transplant them pretty soon because of how the roots grow.

Sure enough, 4/6 have germinated so far. I transplanted them all today up into a gallon pot, and I was shocked at how deep the base of the eophyll was! On the three with them, the seed had grown almost down to the bottom of the little pot.

They should grow fast, once they settle in. It’s hot and humid right now, so they should grow pretty fast!

 

I wouldn’t be surprised if the two non-germinated ones push up sprouts soon. They’ve only been kept moist and warm for about 6 weeks now, and the soil will certainly be quite warm, considering it’s outside.

Edited May 25, 2018 by bananaman