How to keep betel nut seeds

Where do betel nut seeds come from?

Betel nut is a plant of the Monocotyledons, Primitales, Arecaceae, and Areca genus. It has a straight stem and is generally more than 10 meters tall, with some varieties reaching 30 meters. Betel nut has seeds, which grow inside the fruit after the fruit is formed.

Betel nut seeds

Betel nut seeds can be germinated to increase the survival rate. Betel nut can keep its own seeds, and the seeds can be taken out after crushing the betel nut fruit.

Betel nut seed preservation

After collecting the betel nut seeds, they need to be placed in a ventilated place to dry. After they are dry, they need to be put in a paper bag and then placed in a dry and ventilated place for storage and collection.

Betel nut seed planting

Betel nut seeds have a ripening period and can be harvested between ripe fruits. Spread the betel nut seeds out in the sun for 5-7 days until the peel is slightly dry. After they are fully ripe, they can be germinated. Put the seeds in a woven bag and place them in a cool place. Water them once in the morning and evening for 15-20 days. Wait until the peel is soft, rinse it with clean water and then germinate it.

Choose a slightly shady place, make a seedbed 130 cm wide and 10 cm high, spread a layer of river sand on the bottom, place the cleaned betel nut fruit stems upwards, maintain a 3 cm row spacing, cover with 3 cm of soil after planting, cover with straw to keep warm and moist, water once a day, and the betel nut seeds will begin to germinate after a month.