It would be best if you spread the seeds apart from each other, giving them room to grow. ![]() With seeds, I like to use large trays to sow them in. This holds a good amount of water but is also well-draining, preventing the seeds and seedlings from rotting/being overwatered. Sowing the SeedsĪfter stratifying your seeds, you can now get ready to sow them! Prepare a mix of soil for your seeds. I dampen some paper towel and wrap the seeds in it, placing a plastic bag over them with some holes poked in the top for ventilation. With maple seeds, you should store them in a fridge for around three months. ![]() This encourages them to germinate when you plant them, as they follow the natural cycle they would be exposed to in nature. Once you have soaked your seeds, you need to give them a cold period known as stratification. This will also save you the effort of collecting the seed yourself, especially if you don’t have any maple trees near you. Bonsai nurseries or independent sellers typically sell maple seeds in large quantities for a low price, allowing you to try and germinate a lot for cheap. Once you have found one, you should break off the wings of the samara and place the seeds into warm water for 24 hours.Īnother option is to purchase seeds from a retailer. Maples will produce these samaras in autumn, so it’s best to look for them then. Maples produce samaras, which have little wings to help the seeds they carry to spread further. If you’ve ever seen seeds floating down from the sky slowly, chances are that it was a samara. ![]()
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