In my 2025 trials, identifying the seed type is a high-level skill:
Author: Helen
The Recalcitrant Seed
Mango seeds are classified as recalcitrant, meaning they do not follow the “dormancy” rules of many other seeds.
Mango – From Seed to Asset
Module Category: Plant Science / Nursery Management 1. Botanical Profile The Mango tree, Mangifera indica, is a keystone species of the Anacardiaceae family (the same family as cashews and pistachios). It is a deep-rooted evergreen that can live for over a century.
Avocado Seed Propagation
Module Category: Nursery Management / Plant Physiology The Science of Germination The avocado “pit” is actually a large, single seed containing a significant amount of starch reserves in its cotyledons. This energy store allows the seedling to grow rapidly once the radicle (initial root) and plumule (initial shoot) emerge from the embryo. Practical Task: Potting Germinated Seeds Today’s footage documents the transition from […]
The Avocado Tree
Module: PSO1501 Botanical Overview The Avocado tree, scientifically known as Persea americana, belongs to the Lauraceae (Laurel) family. It is a dense, evergreen tree characterized by its glossy, elliptic leaves and a shallow, aggressive root system. In a conservation context, these trees are excellent for soil stabilization and carbon sequestration, though they require well-drained soil to prevent root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Field Observations […]
Baseline Inventory: Nursery Stock and Mushroom Production (Feb 2026)
Date: 25 February 2026Location: 262 Mehlomakulu Avenue, Dube, Soweto, JohannesburgLabels: Vegetation Management, Resource Management, Conservation Admin Introduction As I begin my first year of Nature Conservation studies, I am establishing a baseline for my current biological assets. This post documents the “Starting Point” for my two main resource streams: my indigenous tree nursery and my mushroom production unit. 1. Nursery […]
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