Germination
- Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
- Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
- When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands 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.
- Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, 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 window sill with morning sun.
- Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.