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[therahort]

I would like a source for a dwarf pygmy date palm or seeds for same. Also, need information on growing and propagating, as I have never tried to grow any palm, and know absolutely nothing about growing any palm or planting, and propagating any palm from seed.

[james brascher]

Rare-palm should be able to fix you up for seeds if no one responds. Rare palm has a website, just type the name into your search engine.

Germination is pretty easy. Most palms can be be germinated in a plastic bags, I have had success with other Phoenix species with this method.

Get one large zip lock bag with some damp soil, place seeds in there. Keep in a warm location, like on the top of your refrigerator. With in a month or so you should have some seedlings.

I however generally use buckets (about 1 inch deep) instead, that way they can grow up a little more. Although it take up a bit of space, limiting your quantity.

[therahort]

Thank you for the information. Sorry it took so long for me to reply but have been busy in the garden here.

One more thing, is there a certain soil ph that palms like, or does it matter? Or I suppose the supplier of the seed has this information.

I will definitely follow this up.


THANK YOU