Growing from a Seed
Propagation of
king sago palms is either by seed or by removal of basal
offsets, also known as “pups.”
To grow from a
seed:
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Soak seed in water for
several days.
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Remove the red skin, but
leave the white hard seed
coat.
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Seeds can be planted
immediately or can be retained in a cool dry
place.
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Plant seed sideways with
only the top edge exposed.
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Seed
should be planted in well-drained
soil.
Soil should be
kept moist, but not soggy.
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Although the seed will
normally germinate in three to nine months, it
may take three years or more to reach the bulb
size of 1” in diameter.
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