Distimake tuberosus, a vigorous tropical vine in the Convolvulaceae family, is native to South Mexico through Tropical America. Hypogeal germination occurs.
Before sowing
Scarification
mecanica Scarification required. Cut a nick in the seed coat with a hacksaw or cut the small end of the seed off.
Soak
24 h Soak for 24 hours or until it swells.
Mechanical scarification of seedcoat is essential for germination.
Sowing
Substrate
peat moss
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
26°C
Moisture
media
Container
bowl or cup, covered with plastic wrap
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 26°C
Day 3–10
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Place seed in damp peat moss, cover with plastic wrap, and maintain temperature of at least 80°F (26°C) over pilot light or similar warm source. Check every few days. Very easy to grow after sprouting.
Sources: Lucid Central CSIRO, Shaman Australis Botanicals, EarthOne.io, Kew Science Plants of the World Online, Wikipedia
