Starting new seeds, Guihaia argyrata

[Patrick]

Well, wish me luck. Starting this big pile of Guihaia argyrata. 5 cleaned and this strainer-full to go.

 

Last time I did this I got very good germination by cleaning out the seeds. Like 50%+. There is a little section on top of these seeds that is kind of like a crater that stays full of fruit or whatever if you don't clean it out. I wonder if this is why germination reputation is so poor? 

So, my big cigar fingers are trying to carefully whittle on these little seeds over the sink. The drains are all plugged up so I don't lose any down the garbage disposal. Hopefully. 

They've been soaking since Saturday and everything is nice and soft.

[Patrick]

Good thing I are electrician (smrt) and I have all sorts of clipey things. My hands were cramping up already. Nothing some tunes and beers can't fix. It's going to be a long one this afternoon!

[Jeff zone 8 N.C.]

Would using a drill bit help? Maybe just hand turn the bit or use a drill. Or chuck the bit into a drill but use your seed holding clamp to turn the seed against the bit.

Edited April 12, 2023 by Jeff zone 8 N.C.

[Patrick]

33 minutes ago, Jeff zone 8 N.C. said:

Would using a drill bit help? Maybe just hand turn the bit or use a drill. Or chuck the bit into a drill but use your seed holding clamp to turn the seed against the bit.

Nah, they're so tiny, you have to carefully pull out the material But you have a point, maybe like a 1/16 or 32 drill bit might help to get in there. By hand. Let me grab one and give it a try, thanks. 

[Jubaea_James760]

Over a year later & I'm still getting germination on mine. Pretty cool. They're sooo slow though, 1 leaf on the ones that germinated a year ago 😂

Goodluck 👍

[Gallop]

In 5 years you’ll have 3 leaf seedling. Slowest palm I’ve ever grown. Maybe in different conditions they’ll grow better? 

[realarch]

Best of luck, this is certainly a species you don’t hear about often.

Tim

[PalmatierMeg]

Hope they do well for you. This species should be planted more but has been almost unobtainable. I’ve had one for 15 years and it’s 3’ tall. I believe it is female but as I have no male, no seeds.