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Macadamia from Seed?

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SueBee starts with ...
Hi All, I have some macadamia nuts that I plan to plant as seed.Can anyone tell me the methodology? Plant the nut? Crack first? Dehull and plant seed/Nut?
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Pademelon1 says...
Hi Sue,

Macadamias are easy to germinate, and different methodology only really changes how quickly the seeds germinate.

Soaking the un-cracked nuts 24hrs prior to planting is required to break the dormancy. Less effort, but longer germination wait. (1-2 months)

Cracking or de-hulling nuts (carefully) and then soaking for a couple of hours will break dormancy and lead to quick germination. (1-2 weeks)

Warm, moist conditions are needed for healthy seedlings, and fungicide is a good precaution to take. Germination times may vary from those stated above,
However, the main problem i've always experienced when growing macadamias from seed is the possums digging them up!

Happy Growing!
Pademelon1
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SueBee says...
Thanks Pademelon, Have dehulled and planted so will watch for possum troubles.Might put a piece of glass over the big pot I planted the seeds in...that'll beat the buggers.LOL
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