Studies were conducted to ascertain the effects of various pre-sowing treatments and nut orientation on emergence and seedling growth of seeds of Tectona grandis. Results showed that of the pre-sowing treatments, SDSA, TR, SHW, 30 minutes and TC followed by IN performed generally in terms of rate and percentage emergence as well as seedling vigour compared with the other treatments. SDSA however, manifested to do better in many aspects considered. Of the different nut orientations, BEU gave higher percentage emergence. It also emerged faster than other categories. BEU showed better seedling vigour and growth than seedling from nut planted in other orientations. These results which were obtained after statistical analysis of data using ANOVA and DNMRT showed that pre-treatments and positions of placement of nuts of Tectona grandis could enhance early emergence better performance of seedlings. This study revealed and also placed Tectona grandis alongside cashew – Anarcadium occidentale and shea butter - Vitellaria paradoxa in which nut orientation determine the rate and amount of emergence.
