{"product_id":"encephalartos-latifrons-albany-cycad-5-seeds-2026-harvest","title":"Encephalartos latifrons (Albany Cycad) – 5 Seeds – 2026 Harvest","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1526\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEncephalartos latifrons, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eAlbany Cycad\u003c\/strong\u003e, is regarded as one of the rarest and most endangered cycads in the world. Native to South Africa's Eastern Cape, this extraordinary species is prized for its broad, dark green leaves, impressive architectural form, and extreme rarity in cultivation.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eWith fewer than a hundred mature plants believed to remain in the wild, Encephalartos latifrons is protected internationally and is considered a true collector's species. Viable seed is produced only through carefully managed hand pollination in cultivated collections, making fresh seed exceptionally scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eThis listing offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003efive fresh seeds harvested in July 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because this species is rarely available, this is a unique opportunity for serious cycad collectors and experienced growers to obtain fresh propagation material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1reerq7\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eEncephalartos latifrons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albany Cycad\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2026\u003cbr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eNative Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Cape, South Africa\u003cbr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen cycad\u003cbr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very slow\u003cbr data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2364\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 9–11\u003cbr data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11fzwcr\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eImportant Germination Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eFreshly harvested \u003cem data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eEncephalartos latifrons\u003c\/em\u003e seeds should \u003cstrong data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003enot be planted immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Research has shown that the embryos continue to mature after harvest, and allowing the seeds to rest in proper storage for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eat least six months\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing can significantly improve germination. Some professional growers store seed for even longer before planting. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eFor best results, store the seeds in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location until they have completed this post-harvest maturation period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3370\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ElfLand Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44393004335147,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7068\/5739\/files\/IMG_2926.heic?v=1784085842","url":"https:\/\/www.elflandseeds.com\/products\/encephalartos-latifrons-albany-cycad-5-seeds-2026-harvest","provider":"Elfland Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}