When to Harvest and Plant Foxtail Palm Seeds

Timing Is Everything for Foxtail Seed Viability

A gardener asks whether to pick foxtail palm seeds from the tree or wait for them to fall.

Clear Rule

Nick says wait for natural detachment from the pod. Only then are seeds viable for germination. He reiterates the soaking method: 2 days in water with a few drops of bleach, then plant in moist medium under high humidity (80s°F). Not all seeds germinate; monitor for mold.

Patience Pays

Germination can take a month or more. Diligent care yields results.