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Java16
11-16-2008, 03:05 PM
I have a bunch of traveler's palm seeds. Does anyone have any tips on how to germinate them? I hear that they are pretty hard to start. Do I have to scarify them?
Thanks
Dave

sandy0225
11-16-2008, 03:56 PM
I just soaked mine in warm water for about a week on top of my bunn coffeemaker and then planted them in seedstarter mix. I had 3/5 come up and they were easy to grow after that except they don't like to really go below 60 degrees even when they are getting older.

MediaHound
11-17-2008, 11:31 AM
They are quite a site those travelers palm seeds... bright blue!

sultry_jasmine_nights
03-17-2009, 04:28 PM
I have some of these seeds as well. Are you supposed to take off the blue furry stuff off the seed before planting? I read that in some types of seeds that the furrry stuff on them are sometime germination inhibitors but not sure about the Traveler's Palm?

Java16
03-17-2009, 07:33 PM
A few are already starting to sprout! I did remove all of the blue stuff and soaked them first. I will post a few pics after I get my camera working.

just j
03-17-2009, 07:49 PM
i just take the blue off soak them for 2 days and sow them its been a month i have no sprouts yet thou my white and orange birds are up but not the travellers yet

just j
03-17-2009, 08:02 PM
here is a seedling i picked up i love these things and the white birds

sultry_jasmine_nights
03-18-2009, 07:33 PM
Cute seedlings. Okay cool, I will take off the blue fuzz and start mine soaking them tonight.