collecting native tree seeds

jonny d

Hi there.
does anybody have any useful hints/tips in relation to collecting seeds from ash ,alder,rowan and whitethorn. They are all growing well around the area and I would like to use local seeds if possible to try and do my bit.All advice greatly appreciated.:)

Hangsangwich

jonny d wrote: »

Hi there.
does anybody have any useful hints/tips in relation to collecting seeds from ash ,alder,rowan and whitethorn. They are all growing well around the area and I would like to use local seeds if possible to try and do my bit.All advice greatly appreciated.:)

Naturally, only select good sized unblemished and undamaged seeds. Collect them and store them over the winter. Get a biscuit tin, put a few holes in it with a nail(small enough to prevent mice invasions), put a layer of moist builders sand in it, then put a layer of seeds in it. Repeat with another layer of moist sand and seeds and top off with a third top layer of moist sand. It can be left outside or in a shed/garage. Check every two weeks or so for moisture. By the beginning of March, they will be ready to plant.

tampopo

Enfo have a very good, informative laminated sheet describing how to save/over winter lots of native tree seeds.

jonny d

tampopo wrote: »

Enfo have a very good, informative laminated sheet describing how to save/over winter lots of native tree seeds.

enfo?

mikom

jonny d wrote: »

Hi there.
does anybody have any useful hints/tips in relation to collecting seeds from ash ,alder,rowan and whitethorn. They are all growing well around the area and I would like to use local seeds if possible to try and do my bit.All advice greatly appreciated.:)

Local seeds will give you the best chance of success. A matter of fact article written on growing native trees from seed that I have in my bookmarks http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about1742.html

magicbastarder

jonny d wrote: »

enfo?

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/environmental-information/