nicking hbwr seeds?

[Just Me]

how deep do i nick?

i nicked one the other day as a tester, and soaked it roughly 24hrs and the result was no swelling.

i then stuck it into my medium, and it swelled there drastically.

within the next 24 hours, the seed cracked thru the middle(if you can imagine how you crack an egg) but since then there has been no sign of growth.

this was about 2-3 days ago now.

any suggestions or tips on germination and propagation of hbwr?


btw, i live in hawaii, it should be simple to grow, and have a hothouse for all my seedlings and starts

[Just Me]

^^^

[Stonehenge]

It sounds like you did well. You just need to penetrate the outer covering. If you see a different color, you have probably gone far enough. It can take more than 24 hours to swell even with nicking.

[Just Me]

that seed that was a tester went rotten on me.

it cracked in the center, and did nothing after that.

should i attempt it again and hope for a better outcome, or does anyone know a better technique

[Stonehenge]

Try, try, try again. One seed does not tell the story.

[Just Me]

right, i understand this as a grower of sorts, but im limited in my hbwr seeds

5 left

[neonfyr]

try sand paper!
Also distilled or spring might be better than tap!

[Just Me]

yeah ive got 3 nice sized seedlings now.

thanks everyone for the help

Aloha

[Stonehenge]

I'm glad to hear it, Just Me. Are you planning to grow them outdoors or keep them inside during the winter?

[Just Me]

i dont know, what should i do with them for winter? first one here.

Maui @ 3500'