Any tips on planting palms from seeds

[TonyLoco]

I found some seeds for a Dictyosperma Album that was on the swale in my neighborhood.

I took some brown seeds from the floor around the tree and some green and brown ones from the tree itself.

I assume its better to use the brown ones right? But should I use the older, wrinkled ones that I found on the floor? Or the newer, cleaner ones that I picked off the tree?

Am I supposed to soak them in water for 3 days before planting?

Should I plant them in a pot to begin with? Or directly in the ground?

How will I know if they "germinate"?

Any other tips?

 

[Dypsisdean]

Hey Tony - there are as many ways to germinate and plant palms as there are palms and people. But, here is a good place to start. Let me know if you have any more questions.

http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/A_Primer_On_Germinating_Palm_Seeds