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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Tropical seed scarification
« on: April 01, 2018, 12:35:12 AM »
Should one entertain scarification of large, hard shell tropical seeds or allow mother nature to work her magic in getting moisture inside? Is there inherent risk by pushing the germination speed this way or would it help by decreasing the chance of rot? Also I have seen many folks who surface sow rather than press them into the soil (with high humidity of course). Seeds in question would be akin to annona, artocatpus, sapote etc... I am paranoid of rot and patience in germination is NOT my strong suit, LOL! Mahalo!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Kesusu (Prainea limpato) Germination
« on: March 12, 2018, 01:42:50 PM »
Quote from: fruitlovers on March 11, 2018, 07:07:25 PM
Quote from: HIfarm on March 11, 2018, 02:30:46 PM
A word of caution -- if you planting these somewhere where rats have access to them, rats love the seeds.  A couple of years ago, I planted some seeds (along with a number of other seeds) in my greenhouse.  Rats immediately dug up all the kesusu and didn't touch anything else.

John

Rats love a lot of seeds. Especially in spring when there is a population explosion. Others they especially like are durian seeds and all the artocarpus seeds.

We have rats out in the forest, but for me it's the dang mice that make into our heavily screened hoop-house! Of course some of the tropical seeds are bigger than the mice, so hopefully that will deter them ;) They will go through whole trays and fatten themselves up. If it's not one thing, it's another! Appreciate all the germination hacks!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Kesusu (Prainea limpato) Germination
« on: March 10, 2018, 04:35:48 PM »
Oscar, thanks for the reply and good info to know! I treat most all my longer germination rate seed as though it is fungus susceptible and peroxide works well. I've also started experimenting with potassium carbonate as well, but i'll save that for less expensive seed! Can't wait to receive my order and get them in the ground  ;D  BTW, I took your suggestion and signed up for this forum... amazing info here!!!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Kesusu (Prainea limpato) Germination
« on: March 10, 2018, 01:53:56 PM »
Aloha! New to the forum, hope everyone here is well?!?! My first question is regarding Kesusu seed germination... I was able to procure several seeds and am worried I'll mess it up! Does anyone have any experience with starting this tree from seed? Mahalo!!!

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