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This Listing Includes:
10+ Juniper Common Seeds
(Juniperus communis)
In fully labelled zip lock bag
(see photos)
HOW TO GROW
JUNIPER COMMON
Step 1
In nature these seeds germinate best after being passed through a birds
intestines, as this will help break the seeds dormancy. As this is not
generally possible in practice; this can be mimicked by soaking them in a
1% citric acid solution for 4 days.
Alternatively you can place them in warm water and leave to soak for 24
hours, however germination rates may not be as high with this method.
Step 2
Place the seeds into a plastic zip-lock with a 50/50 mix of moist (NOT WET)
sand and soil, enough to keep seeds separated. Seal the bag firmly.
Write the date and place bag into a warm area inside at around 20°C/70°F
for 12 weeks. Check these weekly to make sure they do not dry
out and re-moisten if needed - The treatment will not be successful if the seeds
are allowed to dry out! Also keep an eye out in case any seeds have begun to
sprout - if so remove carefully and plant into trays/small pots.
Step 3
they do not dry out and re-moisten if needed - The treatment will not be
successful if the seeds are allowed to dry out! Also keep an eye out in case any
seeds have begun to sprout - if so remove carefully and plant into trays/small pots.
Step 4
After the 12 weeks in the fridge they are ready to be sown. Sow each seed about
3mm deep into seed trays of a good quality seed raising mix and propagating sand
if necessary to ensure good drainage.
. Moisten and then move into part sun (not full sun) position.
Earliest seeds will germinate after 3-4 weeks but many may take much longer,
patience is needed.
NOTE: if you were to just plant them in the garden, they would take on average
3-5 years to germinate - and only if your location had the correct winter
conditions necessary!
Step 5
Once sprouted, move tray to sunny position. They can be transplanted carefully if
needed, but preferably need a small-medium pot until after first winter.
Transplant to final position after last frost atabout 3 years of age.
Once established, will survive severe cold and will only require light
watering.
Additional water
advised when fruiting.
Junipers can take
between 3-5 years to fully mature.
FAQS ABOUT
JUNIPER COMMON
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Juniperus communis
FULL SIZE
Height: up to 10 metres (30 feet)
Width: up to 3 metres (10 feet)
BONSAI
Yes
PREPARATION
Stratification
GERMINATION
3-4 weeks
START
Seed Tray
SOIL
Sand or Peat Moss
MATURITY
3-5 years
INDOORS
Yes in Bonsai
FACTS ABOUT
JUNIPER COMMON
Junipers have the largest geographical
range of any woody plant.
According to an old Polish tradition,
on Easter Monday, boys chased girls whipping
their legs gently with Juniper twigs.
This was thought to bring good
fortune in love to the chased girls.
Juniper berries are used in Scandinavia in
beers and by Native Americans in herbal teas.
Worldwide, the berries are fermented
to produce gin.
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