tabernaemontana pandacaqui

[dax]

i have some fresh seeds to trade

for anything interesting

just pm if you are keen

[Plantsoma]

Check your PM :D

[Thelema]

Do the seeds have to be juicy when you sow them, or can you dry them first?

[Torsten]

fresh/juicy is best. The more the coat dries the more variable the germination.

[Plantsoma]

The seeds look very similar to Psychotria sp. seeds, and both being rainforest plants id say fresh & moist in the berry is best, once the seeds are dried and stored, viability would decrease gradually id say.

[Torsten]

it seems to be important for rainforest seeds to go through certain changes before the seed is ready for germination. If there is a berry or fruit flesh then the rotting of this helps to activate the seed. Similarly, if the flesh is removed then a quick drying of the seedcoat will help. This may be as short as a few hours for some species.