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Germinating Silver Birch

brazeabitbrazeabit Posts: 4
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Hi guys, brand newbie here , just wondering if someone can tell me how the Nurseries start Silver Birch from seed?   I have tried inside/outside, heatpads,cuttings etc etc but aren't having much luck or if someone can share an easier method please?    TIA

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Fresh seed, gritty compost, layer of grit on top, leave outside over winter, germinate in spring (or earlier.
    always copy what happens naturally


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I thought I had already answered this one, now I see there are two posts :) 



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • brazeabitbrazeabit Posts: 4
    Thanks nutcutlet i will delete one
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Do they self seed naturally where you live? The seed needs a period of cold to germinate well so if it doesn't get too cold there you might need to keep them in damp sand in the fridge for a month or so to kick them into life.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • brazeabitbrazeabit Posts: 4
    Thanks wild edges, i will try this
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    They are usually easy to germinate but the seeds may not come true. You will get an attractive tree but it may not look like its mum if there were other types of birch about.
  • brazeabitbrazeabit Posts: 4
    Thanks Posy, might persevere with trying to get some cuttings going.
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