I'd just remove the seeds from the pods and plant them. I'd start them in pots. I've started Pride of Barbados and RP seeds with no pre-treatment.

Pretreating seeds can often be avoided if the seeds are planted as soon as they have ripened. As the seed ages the seed coat on many plants seeds becomes impermeable, and then requires pretreatment. Al

ufl.edu - "seeds have a seed coat dormancy that is weak. Soaking a few hours in warm water usually sufficient." Also, " Germinates best at temperatures greater than 84F"