short tips for germinating Cordia sinensis seeds:
🌿 1. Scarify the hard seed coat
Lightly nick or sand the outer coat to help water enter and speed up germination.
🌿 2. Soak before planting
Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours to soften them.
🌿 3. Use sandy, well-draining mix
A mix like sand + garden soil + compost works best—avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.
🌿 4. Warm conditions help
Keep temperature around 25–35°C for faster and better germination.
🌿 5. Light moisture, not soggy
Keep soil slightly moist—overwatering can cause rot; germination may take 2–4 weeks.