BULK SEEDS! We sell locally harvested, organically grown, mostly perennial and native varieties of seed from KansasPlantFarm.com. Most BULK seed is packaged in large 4" x 7" clear bags. Depending on the species, most listings contain a minimum of 50, 100, 250, 500, or 1000 seeds generously stuffed in each bag...some will actually contain up to 10000 seeds. Estimated quantity is indicated in each seed description. Your seeds will be properly identified, tagged, and dated. Seeds may be completely cleaned, may contain some stem debris, or may still in the pod. This won't affect the quantity of quality and sometimes left to help you identify that you received the correct species. When planting, just sprinkle with the stem debris or pod fragments and everything will germinate just like it would in nature. This minimal processing method allows us to sell you a much higher quantity of seed versus highly processed seed. You will never see a listing for only 5 or 10 seeds at our store! Orders are shipped out every Monday or Tuesday if in stock. We will notify you if an item is backordered and offer a refund if needed. Germination instructions for each species is available by online search. Please leave us good feedback and notify us first if there is a problem. Thank you for your business! Enjoy your Homegrown Kansas Plant Farm Seeds!
PLANT DESCRIPTION / INFORMATION FROM KANSASPLANTFARM.COM WEBSITE: Hardy Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) is among the world's most cold-hardy palms and spread over a large geographical area in the Southeast USA. Green foliage is waxy and fan-like; typical of any fan palm. When grown in a northern climate such as Kansas, growth is pretty slow at first and some winter damage should be expected if temperatures drop below -5 degrees F. It is advisable to mulch the crown of a newly planted Sabal minor with 6 to 8 inches of mulch for the first few years. Established plants get about 2 to 3 feet tall after 10-20 years. Sabal minor tolerate excessive moisture and rain gardens but prefer rich well-drained soil. Sabal minor needs full sun and a hot and humid (Kansas) summer to build up stored energy for the next winter. They are also notably drought tolerant if established and grown in full sun. Useful in the landscape as a tropical looking evergreen specimen plant. Unlike other Evergreens, needle palm maintains bright green foliage, not dingy olive green like many conifers. Combine with just about any other flowering plants and most garden themes. This true palm, however, is a must for any tropical theme garden. Mix with hardy banana (Musa basjoo), canna, or crinum lily! Growth is quite slow with young plants but speeds up with establishment and rich soils, regular water, and full sun. It is best to start with large plants as establishment and full winter-hardiness will occur much faster. A thick layer of mulch greatly helps with cold hardiness. South or West exposure is best. Established plants have been spotted in Oklahoma enduring temperatures as low as -13°F in 2021. One population of Sabal minor is actually native as far North as Oklahoma (Southeast corner); a resulting variety has been named Sabal minor 'McCurtain'. Plants have been recorded handling -24F in Wichita, KS. 'McCurtain' tends to grow larger and faster than the common species; which is good for replacing lost energy from winterkill. Avoid North-facing exposures.