pine cone question
 

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

Yes, I am a proud father!

pine cone question
 

Todd wrote:

My Ponderosa Pine in my back yard has its
first pine cones. I would eventually like to sprout my
own new trees from the seeds.

If you're over forty you'll likely expire before those seeds become
trees.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-po...eed-46621.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_ponderosa

pine cone question
 

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

when they fall they're ready. they might
need fire/heat or smoke in some manner to
either open the cone or encourage germination.


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