Germination Techniques
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Knnn
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by Knnn » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:34 am
Borassus aethiopum
http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Borassus/aethiopum.html
One of my winter projects, thought I would post some photos
Seeds arrived the beginning of October. Here is one of the seed pods, these typically
hold three seeds.
Here are the seeds,
These were held in coir between 90-100f, first germination occurred within two weeks.
![Image](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/5122600852_7557366a5b_z.jpg)
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by Knnn » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:35 am
These are similar to Bismarckia in that they need deep containers,
here is what I came up with.
(PVC pipe cut lengthwise & taped together)
![Image](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5121995579_0fee9743c4_z.jpg)
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by Knnn » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:36 am
After 4-8 weeks growth,
Ideally, these would be planted in place and left. To adapt to a manageable sized
container, these are lifted up with a contrived means to hold the seed
in place until it is fully spent.
![Image](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5245071843_148a3a5b82_z.jpg)
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by Knnn » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:37 am
The leaf stalk will start to green up once it emerges, at this time the seed should be
spent and can be removed.
Here is another great write up on germinating Borassus seed,
http://www.plantapalm.com/vpe/horticult ... lture3.htm
Steve
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by Cameron_z6a_N.S. » Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:59 am
Great pics, Knnn!
If I remember correctly, the parent palm dies after flowering. There's also some great Borassus germination threads on PalmTalk.
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by lucky1 » Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:51 pm
Novel ideas for deep containers.
Good job!
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by Knnn » Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:49 pm
Cameron, Thanks, maybe you were thinking of Corypha?
B. aethiopum is dioecious. Flowering and fruiting take place whole year round. Pollination is largely done by insects. Elephants are fond of the fruit and are reputed to help in dispersing the seed.
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/Pr ... ropagation
Barb, I can't take credit for the containers or germination practices. Just adapted what I've read elsewhere
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by Cameron_z6a_N.S. » Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:57 pm
Steve, you're right
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
I just saw the same giant seeds and didn't pay enough attention to the genus!
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by Knnn » Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:07 am
First leaf emerging
Other one moving along,
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by TerdalFarm » Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:43 pm
Very cool. Keep us updated. --Erik
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