Title: Mesquite Seed Germination - How To Grow Mesquite Trees From Seed
Headings: Sowing Mesquite Seeds: How And When To Plant Mesquite Seeds
Sowing Mesquite Seeds: How And When To Plant Mesquite Seeds
How to Grow Mesquite from Seed
Enhancing Mesquite Seed Germination
When to Plant Mesquite Seeds

Content: Enhancing Mesquite Seed Germination
Seeds need to be scarred with a knife or file to wound the hard exterior. Next, a 15 to 30 minute soak in sulfuric acid or in a strong vinegar solution will help soften the hard seed exterior. Another treatment that may help is stratification . Wrap seeds in moist sphagnum moss in a plastic bag or container and place them in the refrigerator for eight weeks. This is a common method of stimulation the emergence of the embryo. While it may not be necessary, it will not hurt the seeds and may encourage seedling emergence. Once all treatments have been completed, it is time for sowing mesquite seeds. When to Plant Mesquite Seeds
Timing is everything when planting. If you are planting seeds directly outside in containers or a prepared bed, sow seed in spring. Seeds started indoors can be planted at any time but require a warm area to germinate and grow on.