[header] How to plant a mesquite tree [title] Plant your mesquite seeds during early spring and late fall. [step] Since weather can vary by region, always plant during times when soil temperature is around 80 ° f (27 ° c). [substeps] Seedling growth slows when temperatures exceed 95 ° f (35 ° c). 
[title] Dry your pods out for 1 to 3 days to prevent fungal growth. [step] Lay your pods in the sun on a cloth, metal roofing, or the hood of your car.