Propagation from seed

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Propagation from seed

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I recently came into possession of a variety of different seeds. Now, I'm very keen to begin propagation of them, and thought it could be a good chance to document propagation from seed methods for a few different trees at the same time. I haven't found any specific threads for the varieties I have either, so I was thinking I might start a "Propagation from seed" thread for each species.

The seeds I have are:
  • Japanese Black Pine
  • Casuarina
  • Melaleuca
  • Turpentine Syncarpia Glomulifera
  • Japanese Maple Acer Palmatum Rubrum
  • Wisteria (Mauve flower, potential cross-pollination)
  • Wisteria (White flower, potential cross-pollination)
(As you can see, I have varying degrees of detail about exactly what I have!)

I have already germinated the Wisteria seeds, and potted them in a small seedling tray. I believe I know what to do with the Melaleuca too, but the others are a complete mystery so far!

So, any hints? Should I start separate threads for each variety? Do threads exist that I have somehow not discovered?

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This is in the "Natives" section, as the "Exotics" section doesn't have a "Propagation" sub-topic. Also, half of them are natives :P
If I created a separate thread for each variety, I would categorise them properly ;)
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hey mate, i think seperate threads would make things easier on the fact you will get different answers for different species :)

i am just about to do some maples myself. and i have started the process, so with that one i can help :)

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Best way to start is plant them...
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As they say " they wont germinate sitting on a shelf"
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as some of you may know maple seed need stratifying. i am in the process of it and documenting it myself. there is a bit involved but pretty much straight forward too :)

so japh if you are gonna do seperate threads then maybe i can use that thread for my attempt at germination and growing from seed :)
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jamie111 wrote:as some of you may know maple seed need stratifying. i am in the process of it and documenting it myself. there is a bit involved but pretty much straight forward too :)

so japh if you are gonna do seperate threads then maybe i can use that thread for my attempt at germination and growing from seed :)
Ok! I will start separate threads shortly :)
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start a thread for each different process and link back to this one

eg those that need srtifying, Those that don't
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good call there mate, that way if people see this thread they can go directly to the link of what seed propagation techniques are used :D
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kcpoole wrote:start a thread for each different process and link back to this one

eg those that need srtifying, Those that don't
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Yep, great suggestion! That was the plan, just putting some posts together :)
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Ok, so everyone can find them, related seed propagation topics can be found here: I've attached seed photos to all topics too :)
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