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 Stratified Tree Seeds
(Some seed may already be germinated/shooting)
Recommended compost 70% moss peat or well rotted garden compost 20% medium grit or perlite 10% loam and slow release fertiliser,  this compost is suitable for all the tree seeds. The seed has been subject to a cold period of 6 to 18 months and are ready to sow on receipt some seeds will have already have germinated. For the best results from these seeds  place in bottom of refrigerator on receipt until ready to sow, check seed weekly to see if any have started to germinate, if so, sow the seed in a frost free place. Sprinkle seed over the surface of the compost, keep compost just moist (too much water can rot the seedlings) germination may take several months, please note not all the seed will germinate and it is advisable not to discard the seed for a couple of years. Seed from Acer palmatum may not always come true to the parent tree, many will produce a range of variable seedlings, many may be unique. Grow on protected from frost and plant out after last frosts.
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Araucaria araucana 
Chile pine

 Monkey Puzzle Tree

 Seed of Monkey Puzzle Tree Araucaria araucana

Monkey Puzzle Tree   

Grow your own Araucaria araucana monkey puzzle tree from seeds. The well known Monkey Puzzle Tree, a young tree found growing in the wild. The distinctive well known hardy evergreen tree originating from Chile, it will withstand exposed situations.
Origin: Fertile seed from the UK.
Sow point first in 5-9cm pot 2/3 to 3/4 of the seed inserted into the compost Or place seed in a zip lock bag large enough to hold 5 x the amount of seeds, add damp vermiculite, seal and place in warmth. Open bag twice weekly to allow ingress of air. 

 £3.50 Av 5 seeds

 £6.00 Two pkts (10 seeds)


 

 

 

 
 

 

Monkey Puzzle Tree   

Pre germinated monkey puzzle tree seeds. Grow your own Araucaria araucana monkey puzzle from seeds. The distinctive well known hardy evergreen tree originating from Chile, it will withstand exposed situations. Sow on receipt.
Origin: Fertile seed from the UK.

 £3.00 for 3 Germinated seeds

 


 

 

 

 

 

Scarification :- The germination of some seeds is greatly improved by rubbing the seeds lightly between two sheets of sandpaper or soking in water to break down the hard coating which prevents the seed from imbibing moisture.

Stratification :- Tree seeds have to be subjected to a period of cold and warm stratification to break their dormancy before germination takes place, as it would normally in the spring. You can provide the period of cold by adding the seed to damp sieved peat, sand or vermiculite and putting it in a plastic bag in the fridge for 2-32 weeks dependant on species.


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