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Planting out acer palmatum

11 years ago

Hi all, I have had these seeds in coir and perlite in my fridge for about three months. How big do they need to be to plant them on and where should I plant them? The biggest are about and an inch long and have two leaves (see photo). Is that still too small. I am thinking they'll die straight away if I put them straight in potting mix but I don't want them to die in the fridge either. Any tips?

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gardenprincethenetherlandsZ7/8
11 years ago
I think it is very difficult to keep this seedling alive when it is this advanced in germinating. Ideally you should sow the seed in a pot as soon as you see the emergence of the radicle or root.

I had Acer palmatum and A. buergerianum germinating in a ziplock bag in the fridge in the past. Planted them in a pot with a well draining seed sowing mix. Placed the pot on a window cill in a cool room with no direct sun light. The seedlings all slowly died.
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