Bixa orellana seed germination.

[Kada]

Any tips.  I am having really terrible germination!  2 years running.  We ha e big trees so have mature fresh seed.  Tried fresh, dried and various levels in between.

Any tips for this one?  I am getting like 1 to 2 percent

[Finca La Isla]

Hi
We germinate this seed and also make airlayers which root quickly.
The seeds have a very short window.  At the time that the fruits should be harvested we spread the seeds on top of our soil mix and keep moist.  Sometimes we see germinated seeds when we open the fruits.
Peter

[digigarden]

they germinate very easily where i live. must be the climate.

[Kada]

Cheers thanks.  May i ask if you guys use any particular mixes to avoid fugus etc?  Such as sand. 

Are you drying the seeds further when harvesing, or directly from the pod to the soil?

Thanks for the input.

[Paraponera]

Scarify and soak seeds for a few hours in water before sowing.

Should be 80 - 90% germ. Seeds store fairly well for over a year at least.

[Kada]

Ok great thanks.  Will try sand paper this time.

I am harvesting at full maturity.  Perhaps harvest younger to avoid fungal problems?  Or do you guys use the same?

I have always been using #4.  #3 seems fully matre when opened as well.


Inside #4