How to grow governor plum from seed?

Growing governor plum (Flacourtia indica) from seed is quite straightforward! I've successfully grown several trees this way:

Start with fresh seeds from ripe fruits. Clean all pulp thoroughly - I soak seeds overnight then scrub gently. Sow in well-draining seed starting mix, barely covering. Keep consistently moist and warm (75-85°F).

Germination can be slow and irregular - 3-8 weeks is normal. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright, indirect light. Transplant carefully when they have several true leaves - they develop taproots so don't like disturbance.

They're tropical trees so need protection from cold. Once established, they're quite drought tolerant. Be patient - they may take 5-8 years to fruit from seed, but grafted plants fruit much sooner.

The trees make attractive ornamentals even while young, with beautiful reddish new growth!