Glimpse of The Book Protection of seeds during germination process After seeds have been sown, they face a lot of potential dangers like insects, ants, rodents, birds and excessive rainfalls. It is wise to make a shade house by using 75% agro shed net. This would give protection from birds, insects, high speed winds and heavy rainfalls. For protection from insects and ants… Palm seeds requiring special germinating conditions After seeds have been sown, they face a lot of potential dangers like insects, ants, rodents, birds and excessive rainfall. It is wise to make a shade house by using 75% agro shed net. This would give protection from birds, insects, high speed wind and heavy rainfall. For protection from insects and ants... Germinating conditions All palm seeds require a temperature of 25C – 35C in the atmosphere. With uniform temperature germination percentage would be much better. A plus / minus 5 may be acceptable, but if temperature goes over 40C, some arrangement of cooling must be done. If temperature goes below 20C, arrangement of… pre page next page # Getting familiar with the book # Introduction # Why palms becoming popular # Propagation of palms # Collection of palm seeds # Viability of palm seeds # Water proof labeling # Cleaning of palm seeds # Pre-treatment for germination # Process of germination # Preparation of seed beds # Germinating media # Protection of seeds during germination process # Palm seeds requiring special germinating conditions # Germinating conditions # Process of excavating seedlings for potting # Propagation by division # Type of potting mix for seedlings # Fertilizing young palm seedlings # Selection of pots or bags for potting palm seedling # Positioning seedlings per shade/sun requirements # Transplantation of palms # A-Z Palm description with Images & pronunciation # Categorization of palms