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This method has worked for me on several different seeds and works wonders. See my other articles on Mango Seeds, Berry Seeds, Pineapple Tops, and also Avacado Seeds. Its a great project for the kids and adults alike.
Use Multiple Seeds
A wise man once said not to place all your eggs in one basket. You need to use multiple seeds at the same time and see which one germinates the best.
A Light-Weight Hammer to Start
I have the perfect hammer (See on Amazon) for this. This is very similar to my hammer when I was young given to me by my father, and now it is my daughter’s hammer. We painted it pink and also made her a toolbox that was painted the same color.
Lightly tap all around the husk of the seed to gently and carefully crack this open.
Inspect the Seed
Look for anything that looks unusual. In my picture, you can see my seed does not look full and healthy. It instead, looks slightly dried out. For the purpose of this article I will continue with what I have. This is why I highly recommend you start with more than one seed to get you going. Because of this, mine will probably not survive.
One method to tell if your seed is vaiable is to see if it floats or sinks. Fill a glass of water about half way. Drop in your seed. If it floats, you need to find another seed and not waste your efforts on that one. If it sinks, continue with our steps below
Wrap In A Paper Towel
By wrapping the new seeds in a paper towel, this ensures we have plenty of moisture that is needed. I myself have been using an old shirt that was ready to be turned into shop rags. Instead, I have been cutting the shirt up into small squares that can be easily folded up to fit into the snack sized ziplock bags. You may use
Place Into ZipLock Baggie
Squeeze as much air out as you possibly can. Lock in all the moisture. This airtight seal should also keep out any unwanted mold that would effect our desired outcome.
Place Into Fridge
If your an impatient person like me, this is the hardest step. Place these into your fridge for 2-3 weeks. Now the waiting game begins. Read a book, start another hobby, learn a new skill. Whatever you feel you can do so you LEAVE THEM ALONE! This process simulates the winters that typically occur and when the seed feels the warmer temperatures, will initiate the stratification process. What will follow in the next number of weeks is the sprouting, or germination process. Pay close attention as time goes on in case a few sprouts happen to form earlier on. Ensure you have allowed enough roots to grow and you do not take them out too early.
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