Well let's at least try and stay on the level.
Opening a coconut with a wooden stake will seriously affect the viability as
a seed, so this is not to be recommended.

A very safe (as concerns viability) way to transport coconuts is to commit
them to the sea. This species has MY of experience with this mode of
transport. Cheap, too. Downside is problems with exact delivery. Time frame
may be off a little, too.

Note that an axe or cane-knife is almost obligatory for some species of
Lecythidaceae, for amateurs and pro's alike!
PvR

Phred schreef
Well, for coconuts, amateurs usually find an axe or cane-knife handy.
(The pros use a sharpened wooden stake.)
Cheers, Phred.

(Marc) wrote:
Hi, All!
I'm trying to extract some seeds from a variety of plants for shipping to a
friend on the other side of the US. I wanted to ask what the best method of
extracting the seeds would be so that they would be able to survive the
trip?

Thanks
Marc

oh, and if you could, please respond to my e-mail, I'm not sure how well
I'll remember to check the ng for responces.

I presume you're not really all that interested then?