Hi All,

My Ponderosa Pine in my back yard has its
first pine cones. Five in a ring at the top.
They are about 3 inches long and 1-1/2 inch
wide.

I would eventually like to sprout my
own new trees from the seeds. Is there
some rules as to when to pick them?

And can I plant them immediately, or do
I have to wait for next spring?

Many thanks,
-T

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