Yes sir, just regular masonry/construction sand where all the smaller stuff is sifted out. I’ve been experimenting with different stuff over the years, this worked the best so far. I think it has something to do with how much air is in the mix.
I’ve already taken a lot of seedling cuttings from the tray, but a month ago it was absolutely full of trees.
I wish I could, but I don’t have access to any good pines near me sadly. I usually just order online, plant a few 100 and keep the ones that thrive.
Mostly Japanese black pine and Scots pines, Mugo pine. I’m sure JBP would grow great in Australia. I’m in Scandinavia so I tend to stick to the more hardy pines.
Don’t have much experience germinating pine. That mix looks very coarse. Is it just sifted sand and aggregate?
Yes sir, just regular masonry/construction sand where all the smaller stuff is sifted out. I’ve been experimenting with different stuff over the years, this worked the best so far. I think it has something to do with how much air is in the mix.
I’ve already taken a lot of seedling cuttings from the tray, but a month ago it was absolutely full of trees.
Brilliant. They look very healthy. I’ll have to give it a go this coming spring (I’m in Western Australia). Do you collect your seed?
I wish I could, but I don’t have access to any good pines near me sadly. I usually just order online, plant a few 100 and keep the ones that thrive.
Mostly Japanese black pine and Scots pines, Mugo pine. I’m sure JBP would grow great in Australia. I’m in Scandinavia so I tend to stick to the more hardy pines.