Guanacaste seeds (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) - pack of 40

Guanacaste seeds (Enterolobium cyclocarpum

Psturdy tree to reforest, 40 seeds just collected. Its wood is also known as parota wood.

Enterolobium cyclocarpum is a tree species belonging to the Fabales order and a member of the Fabaceae family. It is a native tree of America, of tropical and warm temperate regions.

It is a very tall and very wide tree. The legume fruit is shaped like a helical circle, so that the apex almost touches the base. The trunk can reach 16 meters in width, and there are specimens of 4 meters in diameter. It reaches heights of 16 to 28 m with a great expansion of the branches. The leaves are reminiscent of tamarind.

Enterolobium cyclocarpum seeds are easy to germinate in 3 to 4 weeks, and 1 to 2 with assistance. To speed up the germination process, they can be immersed in boiling water for 30-45 s and immediately removed and immersed in cold water. This loosens the cover. And it is immediately planted 2 cm below well-drained / sandy soil, and water once a day until the apical bud reaches 10 cm in height. Germination can also be favored by gently sanding with a small file, taking care not to damage the embryo.

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