The indigenous Sed tree, or Spanish Cedar, sheds its seeds at this time every year. It's a very popular tree in Haiti since it grows fast, survives the summer sun well, and gives quality wood. The people request we grow large amounts of this tree every February.
A villager climbed up and shook the seeds off the branches today. Then beat the shell off, picked out the seeds, and mixed them into a bed of soil. They will sprout there and in a couple of weeks be ready to go in seedling bags. Then, by May 1st, the Day of Trees in Haiti, thousands will be ready to go to homes for planting amongst the fruit trees adding diversity to their mini forests.
