This topic might be a little out of the ordinary. Has anybody had good luck planting and growing trees from seeds . What i want to do is put in a row or two of different types of trees that are not grown from around here, Southeastern, N.D. Yes I know about the different zones and climates, I have already planted over 600 trees that i have got from the local Soil Conservation Office. Any info would be helpful Thanks Doyle
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DN-----some of the foresters in WI have recommended broadcast planting of acorns as a seeding method....this Fall, walnut crop permitting, I am going to try drop seeding walnuts in areas where my red/white oaks have been decimated by deer/mice/rabbits....
I have a lot of natural regeneration of walnuts in areas and they seem to grow like weeds, so I hope to get them to grow by drop seeding and they will have a chance to catch up to the other oak, spruce and pine I have.....
For my large plantings, I bought 2-3 year old seedlings from our Dept. of Nat. Resources that I had decent luck with....
Here is a pic taken in July 2005 of a 3 year old spruce seedling that was planted in April of 2005. It is about 12 inches tall.
Here is a pic taken this Spring showing the growth over the past 5 years.
What species of tree will you be trying to grow from seed?
I, personally, am done trying to get oaks to grow....the deer love them as a food source when they are young and the ones that survive to the 4-5 foot height seem to be a favorite target for the bucks in late Fall.
Tim
I have a lot of natural regeneration of walnuts in areas and they seem to grow like weeds, so I hope to get them to grow by drop seeding and they will have a chance to catch up to the other oak, spruce and pine I have.....
For my large plantings, I bought 2-3 year old seedlings from our Dept. of Nat. Resources that I had decent luck with....
Here is a pic taken in July 2005 of a 3 year old spruce seedling that was planted in April of 2005. It is about 12 inches tall.
Here is a pic taken this Spring showing the growth over the past 5 years.
What species of tree will you be trying to grow from seed?
I, personally, am done trying to get oaks to grow....the deer love them as a food source when they are young and the ones that survive to the 4-5 foot height seem to be a favorite target for the bucks in late Fall.
Tim
Tom Railsback
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We used to plant Chinese elms that way. Dad would dribble the seeds off the platform of the LA Case while pulling the oneway to cover them..They have done well after 50 plus years.
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I planted a bunch of maple seeds this year in small pots and so far they have done well. Need to get them in the ground soon but up till a few days ago been way to hot here to do so
Some seeds will grow better if scarified, some partially cracked without damaging inside, and some need be exposed to months of cold, as a dormant stage, before they'll ever sprout. To help 'em along, you can sprout them in pots with proper care, then plant the seedllings.
Most seed, you have to watch temp & moisture while stored.
Varies between what kind.
If you want a hedge (Osage)row, throw "hedgeapples" in a bucket/barrel with just a touch of water. Let 'em sit over winter, then make a "mush" out of it. Then take a plow/cultivator blade/whatever, and drag a trench in the dirt as the row you want them. You can drag the trench in fall and let it sit over winter. Then, pour the mush out in the trench, spreading evenly. Cover with dirt, and if they're viable seed, you'll have a hedge row growin. I think up to 4-6" depth is okay, can't remember.
That's just a few things I've done, sometimes maybe not worth the extra effort. Maybe not even an answer your lookin' for, but I'm tired...LOL
Most seed, you have to watch temp & moisture while stored.
Varies between what kind.
If you want a hedge (Osage)row, throw "hedgeapples" in a bucket/barrel with just a touch of water. Let 'em sit over winter, then make a "mush" out of it. Then take a plow/cultivator blade/whatever, and drag a trench in the dirt as the row you want them. You can drag the trench in fall and let it sit over winter. Then, pour the mush out in the trench, spreading evenly. Cover with dirt, and if they're viable seed, you'll have a hedge row growin. I think up to 4-6" depth is okay, can't remember.
That's just a few things I've done, sometimes maybe not worth the extra effort. Maybe not even an answer your lookin' for, but I'm tired...LOL
If you have good seed, it can be a very good way to start trees. Often take to growing better than transplants. Also, if you can find source trees, you can often collect your own seeds.
Just ask property owner if you can pick/gather from their trees and shrubs.
Remember not to plant invasive types or non-natives unless you are sure you can keep them from spreading out of your planting area.
I've planted oaks, plum, hazelnut and cherry in MN (by seed) and those not eaten by squirrels, mice, deer, etc, have grown. You lose quite few but the same happens with seedling transplants.
Just ask property owner if you can pick/gather from their trees and shrubs.
Remember not to plant invasive types or non-natives unless you are sure you can keep them from spreading out of your planting area.
I've planted oaks, plum, hazelnut and cherry in MN (by seed) and those not eaten by squirrels, mice, deer, etc, have grown. You lose quite few but the same happens with seedling transplants.
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