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I was searching the web for information on how to properly germinate Gambrel
Oaks and I came across a few emails from you on other species. My little kids have gathered several Gambrel Acorns and are very excited to plant them this spring. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Olin Clawson |
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Olin Clawson wrote: I was searching the web for information on how to properly germinate Gambrel Oaks and I came across a few emails from you on other species. My little kids have gathered several Gambrel Acorns and are very excited to plant them this spring. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Olin Clawson Seeds of most temperate climate trees need to be 'vernalized', i.e. exposed to cool but not freezing temperatures for some time while they are in a moist environment before they will germinate. While the optimal conditions have been worked out for a number of species, the simplest method for a tree native to your area is to plant fresh seeds in a pot and bury the pot in your garden until spring. You may want to cover the pot with some wire screening to protect the acorns from squirrels. It wouldn't hurt to dump some dead leaves or other mulch on top of the buried pot for a little extra protection. That said, don't be too optimistic, since acorns are often infested by insect larvae which may eat the embryo. Also, seeds of wild plants don't always germinate all at once -- some may not germinate for a year or more. I don't know if oaks are like that. This sounds like a fun project for you and your kids. Think about where you want to plant the seedlings. They'll grow up with your kids, the whole experience will provide some rather nice lifelong memories for them, and some day they may be able to show their children and grandchildren the large trees that wouldn't be there but for you and them taking the time to start them from acorns now. I hope more knowledgable people will provide more and better advice for you. |
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