Newbie could do with some advice.....

[beginners-luck]

Hi, I am very new to this forum, I usually talk dogs or horses, and am finding it very informative.

I could do with a bit of advice if poss.......can anyone tell me how to propagate seeds from an acer. They look like little sycamore seeds, the things we all played with as kids, but I'm not sure what to do with them. Do they need drying out or just planting? Any advice would be taken on board and tried out, many thanks - a real beginner!

[shirlthegirl43]

Can't answer your question but I am sure someone will be along to help out soon.

I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the vine.

[beginners-luck]

Can't answer your question but I am sure someone will be along to help out soon.

I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the vine.

Thanks Shirl.............nice to meet you

[bramble]

Hi Beginners Luck. Sorry I can't help with your query but just wanted to welcome you. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.

[beginners-luck]

Thank you Bramble

[Alice]

Welcome to the Vine beginners luck. I find the acer seeds germinate quite well. I just planted them in compost in a seed tray and covered them over with about 1/4 inch. I left them outside on a north facing windowsill with a little bit of wire netting over them to stop the blackies howking in the tray. 6 germinated and are doing well. The seeds had been hanging on the plant, or lying round about it all winter. Good luck.

[nick the grief]

I'd agree with Alice. They are hardy plants so don't need special treatment. Being kind I'd stick em in my unheated greenhouse but I'm soft like that

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