Spondias germination

[Mvule101]

I have recently acquired these (what I think are ) Spondias fruit from Congo. The ‘seeds’ are very distinctive.


However when researching on germination it seems that there is a hard corky covering. That needs to be broken. So I cut open two of the ‘seeds’ but did not see any sign of an endocarp. See below:


What is the best way forwards. Has anyone had any experience in germinating Spondias? How big are the seeds? Any help appreciated!

[Mvule101]

Here is the fruit in Congo.

[Finca La Isla]

If those seeds are spondias purpúrea, they don't grow from seed.  As far as I know they are grown from cuttings.  This is the same with a miniature June plum I have.
Peter

[sunny]

If those seeds are spondias purpúrea, they don't grow from seed.  As far as I know they are grown from cuttings.  This is the same with a miniature June plum I have.
Peter

Are there varieties that can grow from seed?

[Mvule101]

Interesting. I have read on the web that it is possible to germinate Spondias mombin and dulcis. But I guess the question is do these fruit have viable seeds.

Not sure what the seeds look like and so not sure what I am looking for.

[Finca La Isla]

S. mombin germinates from seed. June plum as well, but the dwarf June plum doesn’t seem to. Need to know which one.
Peter

[sunny]

The red/yellow/green one in mexico can it grow from seed?

this fruit: http://www.picsincloud.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48:el-jocote&catid=10&Itemid=101

[achetadomestica]

You have a lot of seeds. I would experiment and put some in dirt ASAP.
I have the red S. purpurea and I tried to germinate some seeds and none germinated?
I also tried a type from Mexico and I had 0 germination. The seeds looked very different
then the seeds you have now. I would soak a few and plant in dirt and I would let some
dry and put in dirt. I would try as may ways as you can think of and see what happens.
And I would also try to get some cuttings as well.
I got some seeds earlier in the year from a yellow Muntingia calabara and they were smashed
on a piece of cardboard and mailed to me. 28 days later I received an unidentifiable piece of
cardboard that had a dried smear on it? I soaked it and dumped the water in 6 small pots and
1 plant sprouted after 6 weeks? Usually I have them sprout in 1-2 weeks and I had given up.

[mangaba]

My experience with Spondias is that some  germinate easily from seed ( like Umbu - Spondia tuberosa), others   grow  easily from a piece of stalk ((like Caja- Spondia mobin or Siriguela- Spondia purpura)

[Daintree]

Because the seeds look prickly, I am guessing that they are spondias dulcis. Anxious to hear if you get any to germinate, as I would like to grow sponidas dulcis also.  Does anyone have experience growing this variety in a container?


Carolyn

[Raulglezruiz]

Because the seeds look prickly, I am guessing that they are spondias dulcis. Anxious to hear if you get any to germinate, as I would like to grow sponidas dulcis also.  Does anyone have experience growing this variety in a container?


Carolyn

I'm have germinated easily Spondias Dulcis from seed, for container only the Dwarf type will work, Dwarf Ambarella

[Mvule101]

Thank you for all your ideas. I am now soaking some of them and try and see what comes up!

[sunny]

makok farang can grow in pot easy and much fruit. Can buy everywhere in Thailand

มะกอก ฝรั่ง

Don't know if from seed, i think not.

[sahai1]

I got 4 Spondias pinnata growing from seed now.  My favorite type of leaves for eating.  I imagine germinates well in heavy moist shaded mulch 12" thick, much like you would do for a mango.