Where do the seeds of the longleaf pine come from?

Where do the seeds of the longleaf pine come from?

The seeds of the longleaf pine can be purchased from relevant manufacturers. The seeds look like gourd seeds, are oblate, gray-brown, and have a paper coat wrapped around the outer shell.

Seed dispersal of slash pine

When the fruits of the wetland pine are ripe, the seeds inside will automatically fall to the ground and can grow under suitable conditions. In addition, many birds feed on pine cones. After eating the pine cones, the undigested seeds are dropped with the feces and then begin to grow. In addition, the seeds of pine trees can also be transported by wind.

How to obtain slash pine seeds

The seeds of the longleaf pine can be purchased directly, or they can be harvested in time before or after the fruits are ripe. They can be picked from the tree or knocked with a bamboo pole.

How to save seeds of slash pine

Observe whether the shell of the longleaf pine seeds is damaged, observe whether the seeds are intact in color and softness and hardness. Put the intact seeds in a bag, exhaust the air in the bag and put it in a cellar with a temperature of about 6-3 degrees.

Longleaf pine seed planting

1. Growth process

After sowing the wetland pine, it needs to be watered in time. It will germinate quickly and then start to grow leaves. The soil needs to be kept moist during the seedling stage and maintained in a semi-shaded environment. After it grows vigorously, increase the light time and apply fertilizer in time to accelerate the growth of the plant.

2. Sowing time

Longleaf pine seeds are suitable for sowing in spring and autumn, with spring being from February to March and autumn being from September to October. Of course, the climate in each place is different. For example, in the south, spring sowing can be advanced by ten days and autumn sowing can be postponed by ten days, while in the north, spring sowing can be postponed to early March and autumn sowing can be advanced to early September.

3. Planting method

First, you should select plump seeds of uniform size, soak them in 1.5-2% formalin solution for 20 minutes for disinfection, wash them with clean water, soak them in 55-60℃ warm water, and then sow them in loose, moist soil. Cover them with a thin layer of 0.5-1 cm soil and compact them. Check and replant the seedlings 1-2 times within 10 days after planting.