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Question
How to remove seed from pod,plant the seed and future care

Answer
Hi Dean,
Thanx for your question.

Collect seeds when the cone structures fall to the ground.
A woody casing surrounds the seed which is covered by a thin reddish-yellow/orange pulp-like substance. Remove this pulp because it will prevent the seeds from germinating.  Scrape the seeds and then wash them.
Score the seed gently with a sharp knife.  (Make a small knick in the shell) so that the seed will germinate more quickly.
I let my seeds soak in warm water for three or four days.
Sow the seeds in separate pots and keep them moist (not soggy) and warm.   I put a piece of clear plastic over the pot to keep the humidity up.
It seems to me the last time I tried this it took the seeds several months to germinate.  I hope this helps.
Tom

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