An Assessment of Environmental Requirements for Tamarind Seeds Germination in Agriculture Education Department Farm, Federal University of Education, Zaria

Abstract

In order to achieve the objectives of the research, relevant materials were dully consulted in respect of tamarind propagation by seeds from different sources. The synthesize ideas in respect of procedures for tamarind propagation by seed were strictly observed at the first, second, third and fourth experimental trials conducted in the months of October, November, December and January. The research concludes that among other requirements like seed treatment, loamy soil, and watering regime, temperature constitute a very vital influencing factor in tamarind seed germination after the fourth trial in the month of January in which seeds germination was also observed. The research therefore concludes that since tamarind seeds germination is very sensitive to low temperature, it is advisable that seed propagation practices should be carried out between the month of December to January when environmental temperature is very low in the study area typical of Northern Guinea savannah climatic Zone of Nigeria.