Two ways to germinate Ilama seeds in about 3 weeks without GA3

[kh0110]

I thought I'd share this with people who couldn't handle the GA3 method. I've been experimenting with ways to germinate super hard seeds like those of Ilama's. Below are 2 ways anybody could do to germinate Ilama seeds in about 3 weeks without messing with GA3. And by germinating I mean the root starts to come out. It take a few more days for the seedling to pop out of the soil.

Both methods use a common setup:

• Heat mat
• Tupperware or plastic sheobox
• 2 inches of Coco coir

• This first method is the quickest as the seeds germinate in about 2 weeks
  . Completely dry the seeds
  . Gently crack the seeds with a seed cracker or plyer. Same method use for Mamey seeds.
    The idea is to create a small opening to let humidity in SLOWLY to wake up the seeds
    DO NOT CRUSH THE SEEDS when cracking them
• This second method is slower as it'd take about 3 weeks. Canistel seeds work great with this method as well.
  . Remove the seed husk completly
  . Cover only half of the seed

   

   

[OCchris1]

Great job Thera! I am going to try this out soon. Thank you for the valuable information. Chris

[Lionking]

I thought I'd share this with people who couldn't handle the GA3 method. I've been experimenting with ways to germinate super hard seeds like those of Ilama's. Below are 2 ways anybody could do to germinate Ilama seeds in about 3 weeks without messing with GA3. And by germinating I mean the root starts to come out. It take a few more days for the seedling to pop out of the soil.

Both methods use a common setup:

• Heat mat
• Tupperware or plastic sheobox
• 2 inches of Coco coir

• This first method is the quickest as the seeds germinate in about 2 weeks
  . Completely dry the seeds
  . Gently crack the seeds with a seed cracker or plyer. Same method use for Mamey seeds.
    The idea is to create a small opening to let humidity in SLOWLY to wake up the seeds
    DO NOT CRUSH THE SEEDS when cracking them
• This second method is slower as it'd take about 3 weeks. Canistel seeds work great with this method as well.
  . Remove the seed husk completly
  . Cover only half of the seed

Would you happen to have pictures of how much of a crack is needed ?
I have some Ilama seeds that I would like to try this method on.
I just don’t rust myself and feel like I will crush the seeds...lol

[kh0110]

Would you happen to have pictures of how much of a crack is needed ?
I have some Ilama seeds that I would like to try this method on.
I just don’t rust myself and feel like I will crush the seeds...lol

I added a picture I took when doing one of the tests. The key is to have the seeds completely dry, meaning no soaking beforehand etc. A dry seed will pop with just a little pressure.

[Lionking]

Would you happen to have pictures of how much of a crack is needed ?
I have some Ilama seeds that I would like to try this method on.
I just don’t rust myself and feel like I will crush the seeds...lol

I added a picture I took when doing one of the tests. The key is to have the seeds completely dry, meaning no soaking beforehand etc. A dry seed will pop with just a little pressure.

Perfect,  I will give it a try.
Funny thing ,  the picture of you using the pliers didn’t show up on my end till this reply.  I see the pictures now. 
Thank you  Thera