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: For mesquite seeds, the maximum germination occurs at temperatures of 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (27-29 C.). The seed does not need light to germinate but does best under 0.2 inches (0.5 cm.) of soil. Seedlings do need light to grow and soil temperatures of at least 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 C.). Scarification of the seed and a soak in sulfuric acid or horticultural vinegar enhances cotyledon emergence. 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.