How to Plant Guarana Seeds

Paullinia cupana, more commonly known as guarana or Brazilian cocoa, is a scandent or climbing shrub. Clusters of small, bright-red fruits split open once ripened, exposing the large, black guarana seeds. The seeds have been used for a variety of medicinal purposes and are also widely used to produce soft drinks. This plant is native to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia and Venezuela. It is also found growing exotically in Mexico, Argentina and the United States.

Nursery trays or pots
Soilless potting mix

Instructions

- 1
  Immerse guarana seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
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  Purchase a soilless potting mix and nursery tray or pots.
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  Loosen up the potting mix until all lumps have dispersed. Dampen the soil thoroughly but do not let it get soggy.
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  Fill the nursery tray or pot two-thirds full with the dampened soilless mix. Gently tap the side of the container to help settle the soil.
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  Make half-inch-deep holes into the soil and place one guarana seed in the center of each hole. Cover with mix just below the rim of the container, then water it. Do not let puddles form.
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  Place the containers in a warm location no less than 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Use heating lamps or heating pads to warm the seeds if a sunny window will not do. Another vital element to guarana seed germination is humidity. Cover the seeds with a plastic cover to create a miniature greenhouse environment.
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  Water the plants daily until sprouts appear. Once seedlings have appeared, remove the plastic cover and place the seedlings in direct light.

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