How To Plant A Tree From Seed
Seed germination is a necessary part of growing trees but it can often be a long and tricky process.
How to plant a tree from seed. The natural way which often includes sowing the seeds in the fall or through forced or assisted. Watch our diy tree protection video and read more tree care tips. Also make sure the soil the seeds are planted in is always moist. Known by a wide variety of common names such as persian silk tree or pink siris the species is usually called silk tree or mimosa in the united states.
While you re waiting for the seeds to sprout keep them in a warm spot with indirect sunlight. If you think it may be at risk from rabbits or mice you could add protection. Bonsai tree starter kit indoor and outdoor beginner seed kit soil mix biodegradable planter pots plant markers growing guide grows 5 unique trees by sower s source 21 89 21. Once it reaches 40cm find a suitable place to transfer it into the ground.
Some tree seeds such as black locust and others in the fabaceaea family have hard seed coats that prevent germination until the coat is broken down to admit moisture to the seed. When you plant them use a seed starting mix and put 1 or 2 seeds in each pot. In most cases there are two ways to start tree seeds. The flowers which have a sweet pea like perfume are followed by flat seed pods.
To grow plants from seed start them indoors in pots to protect them from diseases insects and bad weather. Re pot the shoot into larger pots as it grows. Assisted germination is helpful if you want to. Starting trees from seed can be one of the most rewarding gardening activities but tree seeds often require a little more preparation than many common flower or vegetable seeds.