Planting palm tree seeds....

[Gardener]

I have palm tree seeds. I am not sure when should I plant them. I have researched the internet and it is advised that they should be planted in warmer months. But I am in Lahore and as we have a a warmer climate over here, can I sow these seeds now or should I wait till the next year?

[mirafzalkhan]

Can you name the palm tree seed you have?

[Gardener]

Looks like windmill palm or some fan palm seeds. I believe they call them table palms at local nurseries.
Do tell me if I can plant them now and what kind of potting mix should I use?

[mirafzalkhan]

Some palms are hardy but seedlings cannot tolerate the cold of Lahore. The best time of sowing them is April.
Clean the seeds.Get rid of any flesh or hairs adhering to them.The biggest problems of germinating palm seeds is too wet medium. Use the medium which is barely moist. Vermiculite is the best medium, use only one tablespoon water for moistening 250ml Vermiculite. Enclosed vermiculite & seeds in a zip lock plastic bag and place them at 25 oC in light. When a root appears(it will take 45 to 60 days), transfer seeds into well-drained soil & compost mix.

[Gardener]

Thanks !!

You seem to have a lot of experience with propagating palm trees?

[Gardener]

P.S. How am I going to keep them till April? I heard that keeping the seeds at a cool, dry place can help.

[mirafzalkhan]

Storing seeds in this period is not a problem because of normal temperatures, place at room temperature in air tight container.

[Plantationpakistan]

Hello guys,i want to cutivate Palm seeds and have few questions.
1-I want to cultivate Italian palm,Comb (Kanghi) palm,Fox tale palm.what is best season to cultivate them in the Kasur Area?
2- Where can i get their seeds?
3-What is approximately prices for these seeds?
4-How to prepare the land before sowing these seeds?
5-What fertilizers are needed?
6-Is there any other palm variety which i can sell at high price after their growth?