How Do You Germinate Pindo Palm Seeds?
A Pindo Palm has blue gray foliage and is more cold hardy than other palm varieties. The tree produces an orange fruit that is inedible but holds seeds that can be germinated and planted to produce new trees. The Pindo Palm grows well in USDA zones 8b to 11 and typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 feet. The tree is easy to care for and is slow growing. It will attract squirrels and other wildlife. Gather the fruit from the Pindo Palm as soon as it is fully ripe, or right after it falls out of the tree. Use a knife to remove the flesh of the fruit, leaving just the seed. Soak the seeds in water at room temperature for seven days. Change the water daily during this time. Mix a solution of one part bleach and ten parts water. Dip seeds into the solution and rinse them well. Fill a pot with a high-quality potting soil. Add enough water to make the soil damp but not soaked. Place the seeds in the soil so that they are even with the surface. The seed should be surrounded by soil with the u
