How Do You Dry Palm Tree Seeds?
Palm tree fruits are a promiscuous bunch, collecting heavily in parks and along walkways, and covering byways. Within each palm fruit is a prize: a potentially viable seed. The seeds must be processed to extend their viability in the event they cannot be planted immediately. Place collected palm fruits into a bucket of water and allow to soak for two or three days until the flesh of the fruits gives at a gentle finger poke. Put on latex or rubber gloves to protect your hands, as some palm fruits contain compounds that may irritate skin over a prolonged handling period. Remove the palm fruits, one by one, from the bucket and gently cut a half-inch-deep circle around the flesh. Using your thumbs, pull the flesh apart to reveal the seed. Collect the seeds in a strainer and allow them to air-dry for six to eight hours. Pour coarsely ground cornmeal or grits into a bowl and mix the seeds into the meal. Grab handfuls of the cornmeal-coated seeds and rub them vigorously between your palms to
