I have limited seed of grandidier and suarezensis but so far my germination success rate for those 2 species is 0%. Here is the link: https://vimeo.com/292943864 I prefer to put a mixture of soil & river sand into a pot. I have tried your method and first time (I take one seed at a time), I filed it as in your video then left in water for 2 days and then removed outer shell and left it in moisture container for 2 more days although it smelled like it was rotting when it was time to plant it and the embrio had no extra growth like in your video, I am doing the second seed now making sure heat is correct and I am in day one of embrio in moisture although still no visible change in embrio like in your video. My digitata plants all have single leaflet (NOT digitat) leaves thus far. The best time to repot it is after approximately 3 months when the plant has formed a taproot. This can only really be appreciated when the insect is viewed under a low power microscope. I think in your part of the world you are approaching the cold period when baobabs mostly do not have leaves. Particularly during the first 3 months they are prone to root rot. A few were ready almost as soon as they popped out of the soil. Others required a day or two more, which I then sprayed these husks with water and allowed them to soak up the water for 10 minutes before removing them from the plant. *. Dear Bob, sorry for my late response – I travelled in the land of the baobabs. Buy Baobab tree seeds from TreeSeeds.com. You have to water the littel baobabs frequently but make sure that they do not stand in water. Use rainwater if possible. It is important that you understand the annual cycle of baobabs and their reduced metabolism during winter months. . In S.A. Gauteng we start planting baobab seeds the end of Aug, i plan to plant a 100 seeds for this comming season. Anyway, I thought I’d add some of my incoherent ramblings to the body of internet knowledge about these cool trees! The seed coat expands from the water and traps water inside next to the seed. The best-ger-mination rate was recorded for non-treated seeds from the Guinean zone, up to 57% on day 25. I have a few big pods – as it is winter & cold (Highveld), should I rather wait until Spring before planting the seeds? Be aware that it can take 3-4 months from your first Baobab seedling to germinate until your last one pokes its head above the compost. I have pictures but I don’t know how to post, Hi Mark, thank you for getting in touch – I have responded via your info-request on FB. I usually scratch the seeds open at one spot and for that I use a little saw. On 2 of them I tried your method with sand (1 has germinated, on the other one I’m still hopful), the other 4 I planted in coconut humus. month old trees on your website without sand covering the cactus soil. A French association for the growth of baobabs (INECOBA) gives another method: Put the seeds in a thermo bottle with hot tap water (but not boiling) for 24, 48 hours or more if the seeds are not double volume. can be placed outside in a warm spot – for example on the, balcony, in the garden or on the terrace. Hello! You could use the soil/sand mixture as well. Someone gave me a goodbye present of two Baobab plants in October. others are still “sleeping” – patience helps with baobabs. Baobabs do not like standing water at all over longer periods. To germinate they like to have temperatures around 20°C and more. If your baobabs look healthy & happy in the soil you planted them I would leave them where they are for now (and maybe even during their first year). Just place them on top of it and then cover with sand? Kindly advise me. Therefore I experimented with baobab seeds and how to grow them and take care of them. I soaked them for 8 hours, then drained wrapped them in a towel, and placed them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Just make sure that you do not keep the seeds in a warm place and not soaking wet. That hollow tends to fill with water that remains in the seed when removed from the water. You might be lucky if you plant them indoors now but maybe it is a better idea to wait for end of September/October and start with your baobab project then. If the temperatures are below 20 ° C then they could take longer to break through the surface. The puzzle was solved. I usually keep the plants on my heater because I live in Chicago and it is very cold. A gardener in Namibia nipped a piece off a seed with pruning shears. Also did you use hot water on the tissue or where did you keep it warm? This works well as long as I am careful not to hurt the leaves inside. Then I place the germinated seeds on the soil and then I cover them with a layer of approximately 2 centimeters of river sand – for better drainage. They seem to start to sprout but then get mushy. Do you have a recommendation for the best set up to grow the tree indoors? As far as the other species go, there are very clear differences between most of the seeds and plants. If it is left outside in frost it will be frozen after a few hours. All the best & good luck with your baobabs, Heike, Your email address will not be published. Put seeds in wet soil for 1.5cm cover with plastic; Water every day , the seeds will sprout in 15 days. The germination of seeds under natural conditions is a limiting factor for plant regeneration. Germination capacity for intact seeds of the five remaining species proved weak: 3–8% for A. madagascariensis, A. rubrostipa, A. perrieri and 27–28% for A. digitata and A. za; germination was significantly higher (96– 100%) when the seeds were scarified before sowing. Why your seed did not germinate as expected can have different reasons. I am from India where Baobabs grow in Bhopal. The germination rate for baobab seeds can be low, slow and sporadic so sow two to three times the amount of seed required to ensure you get enough stock. Originally, I am from Beira, Mozambique and I am much fond of Baobabs as I have played under them in my holidays. Growing baobab (time lapse video for first 6 weeks of adansonia tree). Baobab seeds (Adansonia digitata) have very hard seed coats and germination is usually <20%. Hi Zachary, thank you for your inquiry regarding baobabs and how to treat them. But MV's scientists found the best way to encourage germination of Perrier's baobab seeds was giving them a hot bath in boiling water for precisely … If you are lucky it falls off by itself. SOWING. My question is about direct sunlight vs. full shade. It is a pleasure to publish on baobabstories.com and I love to share information about the trees. We also show how to help the young plant out … Put the pot in a warm spot. It seems the few seeds I have are all rotting very quickly on the wet tissue paper and never come up once they are planted. Za, fony, perieri and madagascarensis are closer to 50% success rate. I have successfully sprouted seeds that were 7 years old, having been stored in a mason jar during that time. The little seeds like temperatures around 24° C and you need to water them daily in the beginning. It has been a week now and I haven’t seen any progress or any growth out of the surface of the soil. Thanks again for your amazing information! Hope this helps you. Comparing relative germination of intact seeds Our main goal, therefore, is to identify the decisive natural trigger for breaking the dormancy. , Thanks for all the explanation. -Sam, Dear Sam, thank you for getting in touch & your interest in baobabs. Maybe you need to take the lid from the container every now and then. Now the environment can dry somewhat but the seed will still have a reserve of moisture to support germination. We are having a warm and moist Autumn here in London, which undoubtedly helps. suggest that you keep it in a warm spot and if you can, allow a spot They do not thrive in temperatures below 12° C. All the best, Heike, I live in Exmouth Western Australia. I still have 50 or more seeds to use and will try the other methods shown on this site to see what seems to work the best. Do I need to transplant the seedling to a mixture of cactus soil and coarse sand in 3 months?? I really appreciate your site and responses to all of these comments and concerns. The small seeds were the least in terms of germination rate (21%). I was very lucky I planted 4 seeds and one germinated the 5th May which was very unusual to me. Ivan, Dear Ivan, thank you for your post. I have a unique situation. Please let me know about progress. There needs to be some moisture but not soaking, dripping wet – before you plant them… As soon as you put the germinated seeds in a pot (one seed per pot or if planted in a garden with enough space between the seeds) they need soils with good drainage. That should do the trick. So – they would have to be quick… You write that you live in London – maybe temperatures get too cold for residing in the garden in winter. Hi Mark, thank you for your comment. Although they grow rapidly during the first few weeks, they invest a lot of energy in their taproots. The pod was still completely sealed so I thought I’d have a go at planting. If it looks healthy you could leave it. Best regards, Heike. Then carefully dig the little plants out but leave enough soil with their roots. Just make sure that you do not keep the seeds in a warm place and not soaking wet. And this is what I have done, poured over boiling water and left them in water for a day, planted next day. Only the sulphuric acid treated seeds had germination significantly higher than the control. 3) The swelling of the seed itself is NOT an indication of germination. Germinating baobab seeds: some say it is easy, others complain about the low seed germination rates. I live in South Florida where this time of year it is very hot with intense sun. Manual scarification (removal of a small fragment of integument) hastened germination, which was completed in six to eight days. I have spoken to a number of researches and they confirmed that not all of the seeds will germinate – some only do so after some years, some never will. I have not tried those methods because as I write above scratching/opening the seeds works fine for me. If they have made it through the first three months they are likely to survive. But you could wrap it with a little plastic sheet to soften it and then carefully remove it. Im about to have my second try to get them to germinate, the first time all of my seeds rotted away, i guess my soil was too compact , Hi Yannik, thank you for your question. Make sure it has enough water but not too much. Good luck with your treasures & all the best. Let them almost dry completely between watering and if you don’t live in a tropical climate don’t put them outside they don’t like a cool breeze. Generally: you can pour water into the pot but you have to be careful with the amount – to make sure you do not overwater: poke your finger into the soil. Hi Ali, thank you for dropping a message & congratulations that one of your baobab seeds germinated. I will keep you posted on the progress of my boabs. Dormancy in seeds of Adansonia digitata (L.) can be attributed partly to the testa and partly to the pulp. Kind regards, Rudy, Hello Rudy, thank you for your comment & congratulations to successfully germinating baobab seeds! Now i wonder, is this the reason why the “shell” did not fall off? I, the seeds and soaking them in warm water for one to two days, better results, but the germination rate was not s. Therefore I experimented with baobab seeds and how to grow them and take care of them. Hi Heike, if the seeds haven’t germinated significantly as yours did after 2 days in the paper tissue, can you leave them longer? Germination instructions: Soak seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water. Heike. I was gifted a rather large baobab, perhaps 6 years old, as a house warming gift. I have also started a small baobab project in Kenya. It is a pity i dind’t have this information before planting my boabab seeds. I am sorry but I do neither sell seeds nor saplings and I do not know how else to help. It still has the two cotyledons and two leaves and it looks healthy. Your email address will not be published. When i were going to place it on the media, its so stinky. And waited. I want this tree to be happy for generations to come and hope to bonsai it over time. I will be much thank full to you. I potted them and covered them with sand today. Large seeds had the highest germination percentage (55%), followed by medium seeds with 27%. Wild baobab Tree. Repot is best done every two years and take all earth away from the roots to start fresh to prevent mold or rot. I have never tried them myself – that is because I start with my germinating projects by the end of May as there is enough light and the temperatures are usually high enough. A heating pad? Please sow the seeds on the mineral soil. I place the germinated seeds on the soil and cover them with rough river sand. Are you planning to take the baobab inside? Hello! But I have grown them in cactus soil successfully as well – as long as I repot them regularly that seems to be fine. First of all, immerse the seeds in hot water for 2-6 hours. More seem to be coming up every couple days. Hi Daniel, thank you for your interest in my website & congratulations for having seeds germinate successfully. seeds need a bit of help to germinate on-demand, at home. There was no significant difference in mean seedling heights, collar diameters and number of … I’m concerned because I had baobabs before and they grow very fast in the beginning. The method I describe in the video is the one that has by far the highest success rate with respect to germination for me. Thank you Heike for the info. Recently, here we are just enjoying the first wintery days. Hi Sean, thank you very much for trying to grow baobabs. Hello Sunilkumar, thank you very much for your comment & congratulations for growing baobabs from seeds successfully. And yes, the adventure now starts – watering can be a challenge. Any experience or insight on this? build their little taproot – it helps them to safe water and nutrients please help, Dear Hamid, thank you for contacting me. I am soaking some more at present. Each seedling needs some space around it, no contact to other seedlings so that the air can circulate freely. Treatment with concentrated sulfuric acid for six to twelve hours led to seed germination of >90% within twenty days of sowing. Some have their leaves out already, So you don’t burry them under the soil at all? Before planting or after? The steps are soaking seeds in warm water for about 48 hours, peeling seeds then putting them on moist tissue in a container and close the container with a lid and keep them for another 48 hours. That sound like a lovely project. Hi Fran, thank you for contacting me. many thanks, Nashon Wuon Hawi gi Teko. With respect to the soil – I am not familiar with Pindan soil and I would not use cheap potting mix although I think that the baobabs will be able to cope with the latter. Once the baobab seeds have germinated they need to get water regularly but they should not be left in water as you describe above because that can cause root rot. Hi Tom, thank you for contacting me. This makes me think the initial swelling has more to do with water uptake than any indication of active growth which would indicate successful germination. I’ll send you my mailaddress. Congratulations that you mangaged it with your method. I have sent you mail. Some seem to have success with throwing the seeds into boiling water or into acid. Maybe you’d like to let me know about progress? We have lots of compost but I’m worried about the root rot you mentioned. There are about 2000 species of lace bug worldwide, all assigned to the family Tingidae; the majority are host-specific (feeding on one type of plant) and a small number of species are highly destructive plant pests. I have planted mine in to soil. The same happened to me and the seed still germinated. Length, width, thickness and weight of baobab seeds collected from seven provenances spread across an agro-climatic gradient of 250 to 1100 mm in Senegal were first measured. watching the utube site how to grow a baobab in 5 days, once the root and leafs are formed The container you keep them in should get dry inbetween watering the little baobabs. with direct sunlight. Enjoy your little Baobab. I just got into Bonsai and I want to grow a Grandidieri from seed. By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. But I do have one sprout still a alive. Thank you for sharing your information & please let me know about progress – it is always interesting to exchange experiences with other baobab enthusiasts! The ratio should be 2:1. Free shipping on orders over $75. This is the impulse that initiates germination in a healthy seed. Can you advise how best to prune them to make the trunk thicker control size? Hope this helps & good luck with your baobab! Hi heike, Good luck with your trees & kind regards, Heike. Where do those who have access to baobab raw materials supply them? Dry seeds indoors for a day before planting. Organic and mineral fertilisers can be used and it is recommended to use farmyard manure, compost or green legume manures, especially at the time of planting for intensive leaf production.. Irrigation. Heike. Kind regards, Heike Pander. Whether treating the seeds with boiling water helps to make them ALL germinate and survive I do not know. Best regards, Heike. just soaked it in hot water for a little longer than 12hours, and planted it in potting soil. Sometimes the little leaves shrivel and fall off after a while anyway. Thanks. Baobab: Family: Bombacaceae: Genus: No: Species: Adansonia digitata: Cultivar: No: Therapeutic uses: No: Germination: Easily grown from seed. Kind regards, Heike, Your email address will not be published. Place container at a warm spot but not direct sunlight. yes, correct: take the seeds and place them on the soil. Best regards, Heike. They need to make sure to become tall as quickly as possible to survive – they are quite tasty and animals like to browse on the young shoots. I was not aware that you did not know about this specific page as we were exchanging information via my website earlier. Also did it need direct sun? Some seem to have success with throwing the seeds into boiling water or into acid. Thank you for your great post and recommendations! I have some concentrated sulphuric acid which I used to scarify palm tree seeds which I soaked for 6 hours and it removed their hard coat perfectly and they are in damp tissue hoping to germinate. Fertilisation. All the best & good luck with your baobabs – Heike. In their natural environments baobab seeds germinate with the onset of the rainy season because they like it hot and they need water on a regular basis. Fill seeds in warm water for 24 hours; Fill seeds in cold water for 72 hours. The sand method on top of the regular or cactus soil usually provides good drainage and helps to prevent root rot. It is a bit difficult to send a “diagnose” from far – would you mind sending a photograph? After three If you care to give them something extra you could use natural fertilizer – like made from nettles or manure or buy fertilizers available in stores. All the best, Heike, Hello, Mine live on the livingroom windowsill all year round and therefore do not drop their leaves and skip the slow metabolism phase… Nevertheless, they seem quite happy. Cover with a layer of approximately 2 centimeters of sand. I have been growing them for years in the USA in zone 6. I have only heard that the University at Rhein-Waal in Germany has projects in Kenya where they graft baobabs from different areas and of different production quality to get better fruit etc. Good luck with the seeds – Kind regards, Heike. I am sorry to hear that your boab has died. It is also reported that baobab seeds have very hard seed coats and germination rate is usually less than 20%. months or later it should not be a problem to repot. Kind regards, Heike. See more ideas about Gourds crafts, Gourd art, Painted gourds. Hello Will, sorry for my late response I was travelling & I found your message today only… If you have not started your project yet go ahead and try the same method with a few of the seeds. We do not get sun everyday here in Montreal, so we use a growing lamp, but the initial leafs of the seedling are a mix of green and brown, and it is growing very slowly. (The seeds are more than 10years old). Yes, it can happen – as your baobab has just proven – that they lie dormant in the soil for more than a year and suddenly decide to grow. Small baobabs require between 10 to 12 hours light/per day and they need to be kept at a warm spot – best temperature is about 24° C. They do not like draught/wind and they do not like it too wet around their roots. Hope this helps & good luck with your next try. For propagation purposes, plenty of germination tests were conducted, however, rarely taking the ecology of baobab into account. All the best & good luck! Recently, the edges of the leaves have started drying and I am much worried about this three trees planted in different pots. When I got back one of the two plants leaves had fallen and the plant was turning yellow and brown. Since I had limited seed for suarezensis and grandidier, I’ve mostly experimented on the other species that I had more seed for but now I’m starting to get more plants than I have room for and still need to somehow germinate 2 more species! Using a nutcracker? More studies should be done to find easier way of breaking seed dormancy of baobab. Wait a week or a month for germination to take place. I’m aware baobabs can stop growing in adverse conditions. All the best. The larvae attack the roots and can cause damage. It just made my life a lot easier without the black flies… All the best to you and your baobab project, Heike, Hi Heike, Our summer has started and I have a few hundred baobab seeds which I am going to try and germinate. 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