how do i get an African Mahogony Tree seed to germinate

Aileen · 3rd May 2011, 12:03 PM

Hi everyone - I have African Mahogany Tree seeds. Can someone tell me how to get them to germinate. Thanks Aileen

Brent Ferris · 3rd May 2011, 02:19 PM

The info I found suggests warm stratification can work -- herein the seeds are soaked, and put into soil - like peat, and kept moist and warm (at least 80 deg F) for up to a month, or more. One suggestion is to keep the peat pot in a zip lock bag, opening twice a day for air exchange, to help keep the moisture and heat in. Once the seed starts to germinate, take the pot out and plant the tree normally.
Germination time may be 4 to 6 weeks, germination rate maybe in the 3 to 5% range.

Hope this helps.

Aileen · 3rd May 2011, 02:52 PM

Well what a quick reply - thanks so much. I will give your advice a go. Regards Aileen

3rd May 2011, 12:03 PM	#1
Aileen Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sutherlands Posts: 10	how do i get an African Mahogony Tree seed to germinate Hi everyone - I have African Mahogany Tree seeds. Can someone tell me how to get them to germinate. Thanks Aileen

3rd May 2011, 02:19 PM	#2
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: how do i get an African Mahogony Tree seed to germinate The info I found suggests warm stratification can work -- herein the seeds are soaked, and put into soil - like peat, and kept moist and warm (at least 80 deg F) for up to a month, or more. One suggestion is to keep the peat pot in a zip lock bag, opening twice a day for air exchange, to help keep the moisture and heat in. Once the seed starts to germinate, take the pot out and plant the tree normally. Germination time may be 4 to 6 weeks, germination rate maybe in the 3 to 5% range. Hope this helps. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

3rd May 2011, 02:52 PM	#3
Aileen Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sutherlands Posts: 10	Re: how do i get an African Mahogony Tree seed to germinate Well what a quick reply - thanks so much. I will give your advice a go. Regards Aileen

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