the basics

[Cameron_z6a_N.S.]

Can anyone provide me with some links on how to germinate palm/cycad seeds? Luckily I have a spare reptile incubator so atleast that's one thing out of the way

[Knnn]

Try this article to start with,

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP238



Steve

[lucky1]

Cameron,
Steve gave you an excellent link.

You can also read historical topics under Germination (great info for both cycads and palms) from folks who've got lots of experience.
Palms wouldn't pop for me (fresh seed is EVERYTHING), but I'm happy to say Cycas debaoensis and Cycas panzhihuaensis did germinate.

Nice to know you'll be using that reptile incubator for seeds
Barb
PS--We all hope you're asking Santa for a digital camera.

[Cameron_z6a_N.S.]

thanks for the link! and barb I already have a digital camera Maybe I will post some pics of some reptiles tomorrow

[Paul Ont]

Good stuff! Just to give a backgorund on my experience with palm/cycad seed. Obviously it depends on the species, but for MOST species I've had the best luck with bottom heat of up to 90f or so... I used to do seeds in those seedling houses you can find anywhere, but for palms I've gone to the baggie of vermiculite method. It's easier to see when things have germinated, you need fewer heaters (once they germinate they are easy to transplant and they no longer need the heat!), and it takes up much less room. One criticism though, I tend to try to germinate far more seeds then I have room for and that can be problematic...
Let's see some pics!