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My Sago palms seeds have finally germinated. I acquired some seeds last winter and after 6 months they have finally germinated and are starting to grow. I had no idea they would take this long to germinate however I am finding out some tropical plant species take considerable time in germination of their seeds.
Posted : 12/07/2008 9:44 am
Cycad seeds are subject to a holding period to allow the embryo to fully develop. Cycas revoluta seeds from last year would be ready to plant in May/June.
With seeds ready to go, it usually takes 1 - 2 months for germination, then another month for the first frond.
This article has a lot of good info! http://www.plantapalm.com/Vce/horticulture/seeds.htm
Steve
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Posted : 12/07/2008 11:12 am
My Sago palms seeds have finally germinated. I acquired some seeds last winter and after 6 months they have finally germinated and are starting to grow. I had no idea they would take this long to germinate however I am finding out some tropical plant species take considerable time in germination of their seeds.
GREAT FOR YOU!!!! I know I have never been able to do much with germinating of cycad seeds 😳 Would there be any possibilty of pics for us. Were pic crazy here are PalmsNorth.
Posted : 12/07/2008 11:29 am
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Pic as requested
Posted : 12/07/2008 9:03 pm
Great job!!!
Posted : 12/07/2008 10:36 pm
Congrats!
Hey, another Kansas...Kansanian? Great!
Barb
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Posted : 13/07/2008 10:18 pm
