Sophora japonica Seed Germinating Tips

Sophora japonica Seed Germinating Tips
Sophora japonicaseeds can behard to germinate. It has an imperviousseed coat that is nearly impossible forwater to penetrate. Therefore you must scarify the seeds in order to get the seeds to break their dormancy.
To scarify the seeds lightly sand the seed with sandpaper or a file. The sandpaper method is the easiest. All you have to do is put the seeds between 2 sheets of sandpaper and rub the sheets together.
There are other methods that you mayinvent. I sometimes use finger nail clippersto nicklarger seeds but it is too dangerous for smaller seeds so Iresort to safermethods Remember safety first.
After you sand or nick the seed coat you should soak the seed in hot water for 12 - 24 hours. Some people use acid or hot water with good results but I regemend scraping the seed.
If your seeds do not germinate you can always let mother nature do the trick. Leave them outside for the winter. Don't let the pot dry out.
If you have plant questions please feel free to ask.