aaaeeerrr
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store seeds

hi

idk if here is the right place but I will ask anyway

I have magnolia grandiflora seeds lots of them

anyone knows how to store them? :)

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Trevor
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I'd assume you store them like most seeds. Make sure that they are as dry as possible. Store them in an air-tight container, or an envelope. Not sure if they need to be scarified or stratified to germinate.
Maybe someone with more experience will chime in.

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Found this look around it is basically the same but it seems the require a special treatment for viability.
Saving Seeds

Saucer magnolias bloom before the leaves appear

Magnolia seeds deteriorate rapidly if not handled properly, so it is best either to plant the seeds immediately or to stratify them for spring planting. Stratifying means artificially giving seeds their required cold period so they will break dormancy and sprout successfully. However, if you can't plant the seeds immediately but do plan on doing so soon, let the pulpy seed coat dry out until the seeds look like raisins, then store them in an airtight container at 32 to 40 degrees F (the refrigerator is perfect). When ready to plant outside or in pots or to stratify for spring planting, soak the seeds for several days until the seed coat is soft enough to remove.


https://www.ehow.com/about_6404742_information-magnolia-tree-seeds.html



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