Does anyone happen to have any knowledge of how to propagate mexican buckeye seeds? Do I need to nick them or soak them in water before planting? What time of year is the best time to plant them? How deep do I plant them? How much water would they need starting out? And what kind of soil should I plant them in? Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

You can plant them right after you collect them (in late July around here), and they will germinate before fall. No fancy techniques needed, just plant them in a pot or directly in the ground. You can also save the seed until spring and plant then.

I have found Mexican Buckeyes to be one of the easiest trees to grow.

Good luck

I'm just really excited that I now have Howard's new book so thought I'd quote what he says about propagating Mexican Buckeye. "Harvest the shiny black seed in late summer through Oct, when the capsules turn a dark reddish brown & crack open. After a short drying period, the seed can be planted into moist soil and will germinate within 3 weeks."
Plano Patty

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I'm just really excited that I now have Howard's new book so thought I'd quote what he says about propagating Mexican Buckeye. "Harvest the shiny black seed in late summer through Oct, when the capsules turn a dark reddish brown & crack open. After a short drying period, the seed can be planted into moist soil and will germinate within 3 weeks."
Plano Patty

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Plano Patty & Jim

I agree with what others have said here. It is an easy plant to grow.

I am not familiar with what Howard's book offers on propagation, but if you are looking for a book on propagation, the best bar none is Jill Nokes' "How To Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest"

happy growing!!!

I planted about 12 seeds last fall. 2 germinated before frost and one came up in the spring. Very easy.