I have just gotten a couple dozen ripe red Christmas Palm nuts. I would like to germinate them. I have searched Google and found some methods but wanted to pole the folks here for the best.

Most of them are still soft and bright red. A few of them have dried slightly and shriveled but are still red (darker).

The methods I found involve peeling(?), soaking and then storing wet in a zip lock bag for some time for germinating, then planting afterwards.

I'm afraid of the re-planting aspect and would prefer to germinate in pots. My thought is to

1-peel (assuming that means remove the soft ripe outer part to get to the hard center)

2-soak for 24 to 48 hrs

3-plant in starter pots and keep moist.

I thought I might put the starter pots on a lid to a clear rubbermaid storage container and put the bottom on top so the light during the day will keep the pots warm (miniature greenhouse).

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.