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1. Watch Carolyn Introduce Tree by ForestNation:
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* It's the same steps for tree pouches and cups.
2. Now Choose Your Seed Preparation Video:
Seed Prep A
Seed Prep A
Ready to Sow!
Stone Pine
Redwood
Sourwood
Empress Tree
Paper Birch
River Birch
Or read text instructions below
Seed Preparation A
Your seeds do not need any preparation before sowing.
Pellet Preparation and Sowing Seeds:
- Soak growing pellet, dimple side up, in luke warm tap water for 10 minutes.
- Empty excess water and gently squeeze the expanded growing pellet to introduce some air.
- If seeds are packaged, remove seeds from packaging first.
- Add seeds and push just below the surface.
- Lid on and keep it moist and warm. Approximately 70-80ºf (20-27ºc)
Seed Prep B
Seed Prep B
Soak for 24hrs
Blue Spruce
White Spruce
Red Spruce
Crape Myrtle
California Fan Palm
Orchid Tree
Western Red Cedar
Bristlecone Pine
Or read text instructions below
Seed Preparation B
Your seeds need to be soaked for 24 hours before sowing to help them germinate.
Soak Seeds for 24 hours first:
- If seeds are packaged, remove seeds from packaging first.
- Add warm tap water to your cup or pouch.
- Add seeds and soak for 24 hours.
Pellet Preparation and Sowing Seeds:
- Soak growing pellet, dimple side up, in luke warm tap water for 10 minutes.
- Empty excess water and gently squeeze the expanded growing pellet to introduce some air.
- Add seeds and push just below the surface.
- Lid on and keep it moist and warm. Approximately 70-80ºf (20-27ºc)
Seed Prep C
Seed Prep C
Soak for 24hrs
Sabal Palm
Thornless Honey Locust
Western Redbud
Or read text instructions below
Seed Preparation C
Your seeds need to be soaked for 24 hours in boiled water (not boiling) before sowing to help them germinate.
Soak Seeds for 24 hours first:
- Boil water first and then let it cool for approximately 5 minutes. The water must be very hot, approximately 195ºF (90ºC). Do not boil the seed in the water!
- Add the boiled water to a cup. Be very careful!
- If seeds are packaged, remove seeds from packaging first.
- Add seeds and soak for 24 hours.
Pellet Preparation and Sowing Seeds:
- Soak growing pellet, dimple side up, in luke warm tap water for 10 minutes.
- Empty excess water and gently squeeze the expanded growing pellet to introduce some air.
- Add seeds and push just below the surface.
- Lid on and keep it moist and warm. Approximately 70-80ºf (20-27ºc)
