Quantity  10 seeds

Germination approx. 10 -14 days at 22 ºC

Jacaranda seeds (Jacaranda mimosifolia)

This tropical tree is originally from the plateau in South America, but because of its beautiful blue flowers and long flowering period it is currently spread throughout the world. It withstands temperatures up to -7.

Quantity. 15 seeds

Germination: approx. 14 -24 days at 26 °C, immerse the seeds in hot water for 1 day.

Guava seeds (Psidium guajava)

The guava comes from South America, although it is now found in all tropical areas. Its fruit has an exotic bittersweet aroma. The pulp of this variety is pink with the consistency of an avocado. The ripe fruit can also be used as a complement in salads and is also thought of as a valuable medicinal plant in many tropical countries.

I found this strange story on the German Wiki:

"In traditional Chinese medicine a drug is obtained from its leaves. Additionally its leaves are fed to insects, mainly the Malaysian giant locust (Heteropteryx dilatata) and similar species, and their droppings are sold as pills. These are dissolved in water or wine. "

In South America the narcotic properties of its leaves are used especially for toothaches, and in Peru, Trinidad and Haiti they are used specifically for diarrhea. It is also often used as a paste made of crushed leaves on inflamed skin and blisters. The leaves seem to have an antioxidant, antibiotic and anti-allergenic effect.

Quantity  20 Seeds

Germination approx. 14 -28 days at 25 °C, Sand seeds with sandpaper, 1 Day dip in hot water.

Honey locust seeds (Gleditsia triacanthos "Inermis")

The honey locust comes from the eastern parts of North America where it is very popular as a garden tree as the funnel shape lets in a lot of light. It is a very hardy tree. In Central Europe it withstands temperatures of up to -28 ° C. In the variety "inermis" the strange thorns are absent. Gleditsia flowers are a rare sight and in autumn and will see their spectacular pods up to 50cm containing seeds.

The leaves are toxic because of its alkaloid content Triacanthina but their pods / seeds are used in their place of origin as fodder for domestic animals. The crushed pods are used as a thickener for soups and sauces.

Quantity 30 Seeds

Germination approx. 14 days at 20°C

Pride of Madeira seeds (Echium candicans)

As its name suggests this plant comes from Madeira. Due to its stunning blue flowers (20-30 cm) it is currently a very popular on the Mediterranean coast as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It flowers in Spain from April to May.

Multiplication by seed is quite simple. Echium candicans withstands temperatures around 0 ° C. it also withstands long periods of drought.

Location: a sunny place in the garden

Quantity . 10 Seeds

Germination: 28-60 days at 26 ° C

Cherimoya seeds (Annona cherimola)

Cherimoya originally comes from South America but it is now widely grown in the Mediterranean area. The Annona cherimola is an evergreen tree up to 10 m high. The fruit should always be eaten ripe and somehow its sweet and pleasant taste is reminiscent of the pear. The cherimoya is rich in sugars, calcium and is high in vitamin C. It can be grown in areas where citrus is grown and can overwinter in a pot if kept at room temperature.

Quantity 5 Seeds

Germination approx. 4 Weeks at 24 ° C, leave the seeds in hot water for one day

Elephant Ear, Marquesa seeds (Alocasia macrorrhizos)

This beautiful plant of the Araceae family originally comes from tropical Asia. The macrorrhizos Alocasia has the largest leaves of the plant kingdom. Can you imagine taking shelter from monsoon rain under the giant leaves of an alocasia? The plant is used in their places of origin as a food source, its rhizome rich flour is boiled like potatoes. The raw plant however is inedible.

Quantity 30 seeds

Germination: aprox.6-8 30 weeks at 22 °C, germination with light

New Zealand flax or New Zealand hemp seeds (Phormium tenax)

This variety originated in New Zealand is a very popular beautiful ornamental plant in Europe both as a houseplant and in the garden. In Spain it is in many places, also an outdoor plant since Phormium tenax withstand temperatures down to -10 ° C.

New Zealand flax was first cultivated for the production of fibers and the roasted seeds are used as a coffee substitute.

Quantity 30 seeds

Germination, irregular cold stratification of seeds (seeds in moist substrate 6 weeks in the refrigerator before planting).

Cypress seeds (Cupressus sempervirens)

There are many names to refer to the common cypress, eg Italian cypress, Tuscany cypress. In the Mediterranean area you may see them on any street or park planted as an avenue tree or as a park tree. The cypress tree is easy to grow and resistant to temperatures up to 15 Celsius

Amount. 10 Seeds

Germination approx. 8 Weeks at 24 °C

Canary Island Date Palm seeds (Phoenix Canarensis)

The Canary Island date palm is endemic to the Canary Islands but it is also widespread throughout the Mediterranean as a popular species parks. In contrast to the original date-palm it has a much thicker trunk, much larger tree top and much smaller fruit. The fruit is also edible in principle but it does not have much flesh and therefore is only used as fodder.

Phoenix canariensis is resistant to frost up to -8, in colder places it can be grown in large pots. Its fresh seeds germinate better and the plant is very resistant.

Quantity 30 Seeds

Germination:and approx. 14 Days 22 - 24 °C, germinate with light, balanced moisture.

Oleander seeds (Nerium oleander)

The Oleander is a very hardy perennial plant that decorates many parks and gardens of the Mediterranean area. All parts of the plant are toxic but the taste is so unpleasant that poisoning by this plant rarely occur.

Care: The oleander needs full sun. They need plenty of nutrients so especially in pot needs to be fertilized regularly. In winter potted oleanders should be kept in a cool spot (5-10 ° C). In the garden withstands temperatures down to -3.