Germination
Germination period 15 to 90 days
- Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed with growing medium as Azalea seeds need oxygen to germinate.
- Place the peat pellet into clear plastic bag, close the bag and place in a warm area to germinate.
- Once germination has occurred, you can remove the pellet from the bag and gently water the pellet, then place in a warm bright area to continue growing.
- When the seedling has grown +- 3cm 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 or level with the soil.
- Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
- Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
- 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.
- 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.