How to Collect Pohutukawa Seeds
Collect the seed in late summer., Hold a bag over a cluster of seed capsules., Carefully remove the bag from the cluster., Sow the seeds thinly in good potting soil in suitable seedling containers., Plant in the garden when the seedling has turned...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Collect the seed in late summer.
In the southern hemisphere, the best time to harvest the seeds is February or March. -
Step 2: Hold a bag over a cluster of seed capsules.
Gently shake the branch, and the tiny, dust-like seeds will fall into the bag. , Tie a twisty tie around it, or simply make a knot to prevent the seeds blowing away. , Keep the seeds damp constantly until germination. , If you plant it earlier, the young shoots risk being eaten by local pests, such as possums. -
Step 3: Carefully remove the bag from the cluster.
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Step 4: Sow the seeds thinly in good potting soil in suitable seedling containers.
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Step 5: Plant in the garden when the seedling has turned into a small sapling and is strong.
Detailed Guide
In the southern hemisphere, the best time to harvest the seeds is February or March.
Gently shake the branch, and the tiny, dust-like seeds will fall into the bag. , Tie a twisty tie around it, or simply make a knot to prevent the seeds blowing away. , Keep the seeds damp constantly until germination. , If you plant it earlier, the young shoots risk being eaten by local pests, such as possums.
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