Cordia dichotoma is a tropical deciduous tree native to Asia and Australia, valued for edible fruits and medicinal properties
Before sowing
Scarification
mecanica Lightly abrade seedcoat to allow easier ingress of water; speeds up germination
Soak
18 h Soak in tepid water for 12-24 hours before sowing
Seeds should be sown fresh when possible; soaking followed by mechanical scarification recommended
Sowing
Substrate
well-draining seed mix, loamy soil
Depth
2cm_mais
Temperature
27°C
Moisture
media
Container
containers, beds or trays
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at 2cm_mais · 27°C
Day 21–56
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Shading for only 1 week after pricking out; thereafter full light essential. Germination is epigeous with 1-2 seedlings per stone. Use well-draining soil. Seedlings ready for field planting after 3-4 months at lower altitudes
Sources: Viriar, tropical.theferns.info, Agroforestree Database, PROSEA, Lucid Central
