You don't necessarily have to buy maple seedlings commercially. You can also easily grow these from seeds of the plant. Here you will find out how to obtain germinable seeds and how to grow them into seedlings.
How do I grow a maple seedling from seed?
To grow a maple seedling from seed, soak ripe maple seeds in chamomile tea for 36 hours, stratify them in the refrigerator for 8 weeks, and then plant them about an inch deep in potting soil. Seedlings should grow in 15-20 days.
How do I grow a seedling from maple seeds?
Maple seeds need a cold phase, which you can simulate usingStratification. Ripe seeds are placed in the refrigerator for a certain period of time. Only then are the seeds able to germinate and can grow into seedlings in a pot with potting soil. Proceed as follows:
- Soak maple seeds in lukewarm chamomile tea for 36 hours.
- Fill plastic bag with moist sand, place seeds in it and seal.
- Leave in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator for 8 weeks.
Then plant the germinable seeds about one centimeter deep in soil.
How fast does a seedling grow from maple seeds?
Plan about15-20 days for growing seedlings. During this time, you should place the cultivation pots in a warm location with sunlight. Keep the substrate continuously moist but avoid waterlogging. The exact time it takes for the seedling to grow varies depending on the temperature and lighting conditions at the location. However, seedlings should grow from the maple (Acer) seeds within just under a month.
How do I plant maple seedlings?
Choose a suitable location andplants If possible, select the seedlings after the last frost. Are you unsure whether it will get cold again at night? Then you can initially leave maple seedlings in a pot and place them outdoors. When it is warm enough and the seedling has grown a little larger, plant it in the chosen location. It's best to spread some compost and water the maple's location well.
Tip
Use the sunny balcony for cultivation
You can also grow maple seedlings on a sunny balcony. Up to a certain size, the small trees can easily be kept in pots. Some gardeners even use individual plants to create a small bonsai made of sycamore maple or other types of maple for the balcony.