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QUESTION: I got some bismarck seeds from a friends tree and want to try growing them and would like to know the best way to start them if more than one way i would like to try each way for my kids science project thanks for the help

ANSWER: Hi Russ,
Thanx for your question.  Can you clarify for me please whether you are talking about a Bismarck palm or some other type of plant?
thx,
Tom

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QUESTION: hey tom, thanks for responding to my question.the seeds that a have are from a bismarck palm tree.thanks again Russ

Answer
Hi Russ,
Thanx for the additional information.  I have previously answered this question several times so I pulled a previous answer from the archives by using the Search engine for this site.  Here's you answer.

You can start the seeds any time but use a deep pot.  I would first soak the seeds for 5 days, changing the water should it become fouled.  Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep.  Keep the pot in a warm environment. If you can bottom heat, that's even better.  Seeds should begin sprouting in 2-3 weeks, sometimes longer but they're fairly easy to sprout.  They will have long, thick, brittle, white roots.  Be careful not to break the roots.  Once they germinate they are rather slow-growing.  The sooner you can get them outdoors, the better.  They are only hardy to the warmer parts of Zone 9 and in the U.S. primarily grow in Florida from Orlando South, very South Texas, possibly the Phoenix area and coastal California to San Francisco.  I've read that it has survived in parts of Oregon and warmer areas of zone 8 but I wouldn't bet any money on that.  Use, potting soil mixed with peat, sand and perlite.  If your climate is warm, they can be started outdoors.  If not, start them indoors underneath 40-watt shop lights.  When moving them outdoors, they should be placed in the shade for 10 days to harden off.  After that, they'll need direct sunlight.  I hope this helps.
Tom