Limonia acidissima (Wood Apple, Elephant Apple) is a tropical tree native to India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Seeds have variable viability and require warm temperatures for germination.
Before sowing
Scarification
agua_quente Pour boiling water over seeds and let soak for 24 hours
Soak
24 h Soak seeds in water 24-48 hours to soften hard outer shell
Seeds have short shelf life, sow as soon as possible
Sowing
Substrate
well-draining soil mix, sowing mix
Depth
0_5cm
Temperature
25°C
Moisture
media
Container
pots, seedbed
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at 0_5cm · 25°C
Day 21–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Seeds sent in moist cloths may arrive already sprouting. Keep soil lightly moist but NOT wet. Once sprouted, move to sunny position and maintain warm temperatures. Transplant when 2-3 true leaves develop.
Sources: Wikipedia, TheSeedVine, Onszaden, MDPI, Tropical Plants Database, Growables, Grokipedia, Plantiary
