Germination.
Germination should take place in 1-3 months. Note: Germination can be very erratic.
- Sow at any time of year.
- Soak the seeds in water that starts off boiling then cools to room temperature for 24 hours or until the seeds start to swell.
- Place seed pellet in a glass of warm water and allow it to expand fully
- Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
- Sow seed very thinly on the surface, then just cover them with a layer grit.
- Seal inside a polythene bag and place in the fridge for 10 weeks.
- After this, move to a warm place and maintain an optimum temperature of 18-21C.
- Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, to germinate.
- Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist.
- Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
- Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
- Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a table in front of the window with morning sun.
- Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
- Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.
- After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot for a year.
- Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.
- If you are unsure at anytime you welcome to contact me, Simon on 0825578726 to help you through the process.