Agrotechnics for Growing Walnuts from Seeds
Stratification of walnut seeds, planting, and care for seedlings until a fruit-bearing tree develops.
Important!
Seeds that have passed stratification, we send wet in perlite, and if you received dry seeds (without perlite), which means that they have not passed stratification and you, if it is required for seeds, need to stratify!
Sow the seeds in the spring or in the winter. If you choose to sow almonds in the spring, the seeds need to be stratified by placing them in a vegetable crate in the refrigerator for 3-4 months. The almond seeds are sown in 8-10 cm deep seed furrows at a distance of 10 cm and with a distance of 45-60 cm between the furrows. The seeds will germinate the following year, in April, and you will need to water, weed and loosen the soil. In July, when the seedlings have reached a height of 50-60 cm, the side branches on the trunks below 10-12 cm from the surface level should be cut out with a pruning shear. By this time, the thickness of the stem of the seedling at the root neck is approaching 1 cm, which means that the tree can already be used as a rootstock, but it must first be transplanted to a permanent location and allowed to take root.
Seeds need to be stratified at 1-5° for 3-4 months.
A good time to sow beech seeds is early spring. Prepare small pots for sowing beech seeds or find a suitable spot in the garden. Sprinkle the beech seeds into the loose soil. Cover them with a layer of soil as thick as the nuts themselves.
The seeds will germinate within a few weeks. Young beech plants can take several weeks to germinate. Only the seedpods will be visible at first. Beech seedlings will need some more time to become seedlings. They must be protected from frost and drying out before final planting.
A good time to sow beech seeds is early spring. Prepare small pots for sowing beech seeds or find a suitable spot in the garden. Sprinkle the beech seeds into the loose soil. Cover them with a layer of soil as thick as the nuts themselves.
The seeds will germinate within a few weeks. Young beech plants can take several weeks to germinate. Only the seedpods will be visible at first. Beech seedlings will need some more time to become seedlings. They must be protected from frost and drying out before final planting.
Seeds need to be stratified at 3-5°. After Seeds need to be stratified at 3-5°. After 3-6 months only a few sprouts start to appear, and mass sprouts in the second year.
There are several ways to grow hazelnuts. The method with nuts is the easiest. It is carried out in spring or autumn. Autumn planting of hazelnut should be done about a month before frosts and snowfall. The seeds are planted at the rate of 50 nuts per 1 sq. m., deepened into the soil by 7-8 cm.
If for any reason the hazelnut seeds could not be planted in the open ground in autumn, the nuts should undergo stratification before spring planting to improve germination.
To grow hazelnuts, seeds can be planted both in seedlings and in the open ground. If there are few or no sprouts after stratification, you should wait until the following spring. The nuts may not have undergone the necessary stratification and will do so during the winter.
There are several ways to grow hazelnuts. The method with nuts is the easiest. It is carried out in spring or autumn. Autumn planting of hazelnut should be done about a month before frosts and snowfall. The seeds are planted at the rate of 50 nuts per 1 sq. m., deepened into the soil by 7-8 cm.
If for any reason the hazelnut seeds could not be planted in the open ground in autumn, the nuts should undergo stratification before spring planting to improve germination.
To grow hazelnuts, seeds can be planted both in seedlings and in the open ground. If there are few or no sprouts after stratification, you should wait until the following spring. The nuts may not have undergone the necessary stratification and will do so during the winter.
Stratify at 0-5°C for 3-4 months.
Place a layer of damp (not wet!) sand in the bottom of any container. Put a layer of nuts on top of it. Try to put so that the nuts do not touch each other. Cover them with another layer of sand. Put the container in a cool place. The optimal temperature for the stratification of walnuts is 0-5°C.
Check the condition of the sand every fortnight for 3 to 3.5 months. If it starts to dry out, spray it with a sprayer and put it back in a cool place.
When do I start this stratification? The prepared nuts can be planted outdoors in late April/early May, when temperatures are positive. Consequently, the nuts should be sent out for stratification, which will last about 100 days, in the second half of January.
Place a layer of damp (not wet!) sand in the bottom of any container. Put a layer of nuts on top of it. Try to put so that the nuts do not touch each other. Cover them with another layer of sand. Put the container in a cool place. The optimal temperature for the stratification of walnuts is 0-5°C.
Check the condition of the sand every fortnight for 3 to 3.5 months. If it starts to dry out, spray it with a sprayer and put it back in a cool place.
When do I start this stratification? The prepared nuts can be planted outdoors in late April/early May, when temperatures are positive. Consequently, the nuts should be sent out for stratification, which will last about 100 days, in the second half of January.
Young pistachio trees like warmth and moisture. In special greenhouse nurseries, they are germinated from seed at about 30 degrees. Low temperatures can easily kill the entire greenhouse plantation. When germinating seeds at home, you should also provide them with high humidity and a suitable temperature. The procedure for sowing and growing a pistachio tree is as follows: First, the seeds should be soaked in water for a day. The seeds should not be left in the water for more than 24 hours as they can start to rot. When the pistachio has softened sufficiently in the water, open it up with your hands and gently peel off the thin skin. The best way to prepare pistachio seeds for sowing is rapid stratification in a warm room (20-22°C), with the nuts first soaked in warm water (35-40°C). Next, you need to remove the shell and the film, you can not entirely, but on one side you will see a ready-made sleeping root - here it is necessary to release it from the film.
Next, the prepared nuts are placed in a glass jar, covered with a lid and left in a warm place for 2-3 days, with every day they should be gently washed with water. On the 3rd day, the seeds should begin to sprout roots. When the roots have reached about 1 cm, the pistachios can be planted in transparent cups. You can use a standard 500 ml disposable cup. Smaller cups should not be used as the roots of this plant grow quite quickly. When the tree has grown to a height of 7-10 cm and its roots can be seen at the bottom of the cup, the plant should be quickly transferred to a special extended polythene container.
Next, the prepared nuts are placed in a glass jar, covered with a lid and left in a warm place for 2-3 days, with every day they should be gently washed with water. On the 3rd day, the seeds should begin to sprout roots. When the roots have reached about 1 cm, the pistachios can be planted in transparent cups. You can use a standard 500 ml disposable cup. Smaller cups should not be used as the roots of this plant grow quite quickly. When the tree has grown to a height of 7-10 cm and its roots can be seen at the bottom of the cup, the plant should be quickly transferred to a special extended polythene container.
Soak the seed in warm water for a day. Then plant it not too deeply into the soil, about two centimetres, and water it. Then be sure to cover it with plastic wrap. Leave the seedling to germinate underneath a 'mini greenhouse'. It will be about 1.-2 months old. The care of the plant consists of proper watering, lighting, temperature and humidity. Watering should be regular, but without overwatering or drying out the soil. Regular fertilisation with mineral organic fertiliser is essential. The temperature should be between 25 and 28 degrees under cover. Then, when the plant has "sprouted", the foil can be removed and proper care continues. Water more frequently in summer than in winter, do not allow the air to become too dry and provide plenty of sunlight. It must be borne in mind that the adult soap tree is quite tall. Therefore, after germinating it, the plant can then be planted in natural soil if desired and if you have your own plot of land. You should do this when spring is just around the corner and the weather is fairly warm, at least 22 degrees Celsius.
The sapindus does not start to fructify until five to seven years later. Until then, you will only enjoy it as a beautiful ornamental plant.
The sapindus does not start to fructify until five to seven years later. Until then, you will only enjoy it as a beautiful ornamental plant.
Stratify at 0-5°C for 3-4 months.
The seeds should be planted in the autumn and 4 to 6 nuts should be planted in a single hole. To increase the probability of sprouting, pre-soak the nuts in warm water for 24 hours.An important condition for successful sprouting is soil cleared of rhizomes and weeds, which should be nutritious, loose and moist. The embedment depth for autumn sowing is 10-12 cm, 6-8 cm for spring sowing (after stratification). The seeds should be placed horizontally but not deeply into the hole, and protection from rodents should be provided if the seedlings are grown in the open ground. The first shoots should not be expected until the following summer. The seeds will first produce white roots and then form a stem on which the first pair of leaves will soon appear. After 3-4 years, the Japanese nutshells will be ready for transplanting. But experienced growers recommend planting the trees immediately in a permanent location, as in three years the seedlings will have had time to form long roots that go deep into the soil.
The seeds should be planted in the autumn and 4 to 6 nuts should be planted in a single hole. To increase the probability of sprouting, pre-soak the nuts in warm water for 24 hours.An important condition for successful sprouting is soil cleared of rhizomes and weeds, which should be nutritious, loose and moist. The embedment depth for autumn sowing is 10-12 cm, 6-8 cm for spring sowing (after stratification). The seeds should be placed horizontally but not deeply into the hole, and protection from rodents should be provided if the seedlings are grown in the open ground. The first shoots should not be expected until the following summer. The seeds will first produce white roots and then form a stem on which the first pair of leaves will soon appear. After 3-4 years, the Japanese nutshells will be ready for transplanting. But experienced growers recommend planting the trees immediately in a permanent location, as in three years the seedlings will have had time to form long roots that go deep into the soil.
Seeds need to be stratified at 1-5° for 3-4 months.
When selecting seed propagation, note that the nuts are coated with a high-strength shell. Seeds therefore need special preparation, otherwise seedlings will have to wait a very long time to emerge. Warm water (20 to 23 degrees Celsius) is poured into a beaker and the seeds are immersed in it. Soak the seeds in the water for three days. Don't forget to change the water regularly: in the morning and in the evening.
Next, the nuts are sent to germinate, for this they are buried in moistened sand or sawdust, and buried at 10-12 centimeters. The optimum germination temperature is between 18 and 24 degrees. Moisten the substrate regularly and after 15 to 20 days the first seedlings will appear.
When selecting seed propagation, note that the nuts are coated with a high-strength shell. Seeds therefore need special preparation, otherwise seedlings will have to wait a very long time to emerge. Warm water (20 to 23 degrees Celsius) is poured into a beaker and the seeds are immersed in it. Soak the seeds in the water for three days. Don't forget to change the water regularly: in the morning and in the evening.
Next, the nuts are sent to germinate, for this they are buried in moistened sand or sawdust, and buried at 10-12 centimeters. The optimum germination temperature is between 18 and 24 degrees. Moisten the substrate regularly and after 15 to 20 days the first seedlings will appear.
The seeds need to be stratified at 1-5° for 3-4 months.
The seeds are ready for planting in autumn and are buried in the ground. The germination period of the heartnut is two years.
The seeds can also be planted in spring, but they are prepared for planting in advance. Harvest the ripe walnut fruits in September, peel them from their shells (pericarp) and store them in a dry, well-ventilated room.
In January, the hazelnut is stratified so that it can be planted in the ground in spring. To do this, the seeds of the walnut are placed in a bag with damp sand and sent to the refrigerator, where they will harden until spring.
Seeds can be sown in May, in warmed soil, immediately in a permanent place, as young trees do not respond well to transplanting. The planting depth of the seeds is up to 6 cm. Soak the seeds in warm water for a few days before burying them in the ground.
The first shoots appear in June or July. This is because the plant will put all its energy into growing its root and then its above-ground green part.
The seeds are ready for planting in autumn and are buried in the ground. The germination period of the heartnut is two years.
The seeds can also be planted in spring, but they are prepared for planting in advance. Harvest the ripe walnut fruits in September, peel them from their shells (pericarp) and store them in a dry, well-ventilated room.
In January, the hazelnut is stratified so that it can be planted in the ground in spring. To do this, the seeds of the walnut are placed in a bag with damp sand and sent to the refrigerator, where they will harden until spring.
Seeds can be sown in May, in warmed soil, immediately in a permanent place, as young trees do not respond well to transplanting. The planting depth of the seeds is up to 6 cm. Soak the seeds in warm water for a few days before burying them in the ground.
The first shoots appear in June or July. This is because the plant will put all its energy into growing its root and then its above-ground green part.
The seeds need to be stratified at 1-5°C for 3-4 months.
Chestnut seeds should always be stratified in moist sand or perlite or similar substrate for at least 2-5 months before planting. If you have stored them all winter in ordinary paper bags, take them out in spring and place them in wet sand. Close the container tightly, occasionally opening the lid for ventilation, or make small holes. Some gardeners place chestnuts in a box with sand and bury it deep in the autumn under the snow. However, even if stored correctly, the seed's rind will harden and this will make it more difficult for the young shoots to emerge. The seeds should therefore be soaked before planting. The seeds are immersed in warm water and kept for 5-7 days before planting, making sure to change the water once a day.The hard rind after soaking will soften, which will increase the chances of the nuts germinating. Chestnut is ready for planting when a white sprout has sprouted. The germ has been activated and it is now easier for the sprout to germinate. Sometimes walnut seedlings are planted in autumn. This method also has its adherents. The advantage of planting in the autumn is that the chestnuts have no time to dry out and there is no storage in the sand. However, you should still soak the seeds in water to ensure they sprout.
Chestnuts should be germinated in pots with a capacity of 300-500 ml. The minimum rules that should be followed at this initial stage are
- there are no special requirements to the composition of the soil - almost any soil will do, it is enough to buy a regular garden soil mixture in a gardening shop and fill the planting container with it;
- place a thin layer of drainage at the bottom of the pot;
- The substrate should be well moistened when planting the seeds.
Given the small size of the pots, the seeds should be about one-third of the way up. Chestnuts should be sown to a depth of 3 to 5 centimetres. Make sure to follow the recommendation, otherwise, if the seeds are placed deeper, there is a chance that the seedling will not come to the surface. The deeper into the substrate, the less oxygen there is and the colder the temperature of the environment. This means that the young shoot will not be able to overcome the thickness of the soil. And a high embedding will expose the nut to drying out. If all the rules are followed, the shoots will emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Chestnut seeds should always be stratified in moist sand or perlite or similar substrate for at least 2-5 months before planting. If you have stored them all winter in ordinary paper bags, take them out in spring and place them in wet sand. Close the container tightly, occasionally opening the lid for ventilation, or make small holes. Some gardeners place chestnuts in a box with sand and bury it deep in the autumn under the snow. However, even if stored correctly, the seed's rind will harden and this will make it more difficult for the young shoots to emerge. The seeds should therefore be soaked before planting. The seeds are immersed in warm water and kept for 5-7 days before planting, making sure to change the water once a day.The hard rind after soaking will soften, which will increase the chances of the nuts germinating. Chestnut is ready for planting when a white sprout has sprouted. The germ has been activated and it is now easier for the sprout to germinate. Sometimes walnut seedlings are planted in autumn. This method also has its adherents. The advantage of planting in the autumn is that the chestnuts have no time to dry out and there is no storage in the sand. However, you should still soak the seeds in water to ensure they sprout.
Chestnuts should be germinated in pots with a capacity of 300-500 ml. The minimum rules that should be followed at this initial stage are
- there are no special requirements to the composition of the soil - almost any soil will do, it is enough to buy a regular garden soil mixture in a gardening shop and fill the planting container with it;
- place a thin layer of drainage at the bottom of the pot;
- The substrate should be well moistened when planting the seeds.
Given the small size of the pots, the seeds should be about one-third of the way up. Chestnuts should be sown to a depth of 3 to 5 centimetres. Make sure to follow the recommendation, otherwise, if the seeds are placed deeper, there is a chance that the seedling will not come to the surface. The deeper into the substrate, the less oxygen there is and the colder the temperature of the environment. This means that the young shoot will not be able to overcome the thickness of the soil. And a high embedding will expose the nut to drying out. If all the rules are followed, the shoots will emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Seeds need to be stratified at 1-5°C for 3-4 months.
Seeds should only be sown after stratification. It lasts approximately 100 days. If planted in the autumn, they will have a germination rate of up to 85%. If planted in the spring, they will have a germination rate of up to 60%. The optimum planting depth is 5 centimetres. Transplant young seedlings that have hardened should be transplanted 1 year after germination. If the seedlings have not yet matured, it is advisable to plant them in a permanent location after 2-3 years.
Seeds should only be sown after stratification. It lasts approximately 100 days. If planted in the autumn, they will have a germination rate of up to 85%. If planted in the spring, they will have a germination rate of up to 60%. The optimum planting depth is 5 centimetres. Transplant young seedlings that have hardened should be transplanted 1 year after germination. If the seedlings have not yet matured, it is advisable to plant them in a permanent location after 2-3 years.
Seeds need to be stratified at 1-5° for 3-4 months.
The seeds should be sown in the autumn or stratified for long periods for sowing in the spring.
There are different ways to plant walnut:
- Soak the seeds in water for ten days. Change the water regularly.
- Soak the seeds for one day in warm water, then change the water, lowering its temperature every day. The duration of the procedure is two months. Bring the water temperature to five to seven degrees.
- In autumn, soak the seeds at 20-25 degrees for thirty days, then take them out into the snow until spring.
- Accelerated method - the seeds in early March are put in hot water for a day, then placed in the sand and left at room temperature. The seeds will germinate in a month.
- Another way is to keep the seeds in the refrigerator over the winter. Two weeks before planting, place the seeds in warm water, which should be changed every day.
- In autumn, sow the fruit directly into the ground by 5-10 cm.
After wintering in the refrigerator, you can place the seeds in a container with water so that they are more than half covered with liquid. The floated nuts should be discarded. When the husks have opened (after about 2-7 days), place the nuts in moistened sawdust or sand. Place them on their sides, cover them with the same (sawdust or sand) and keep them at a temperature of 25-28 degrees. The seeds germinate within ten days. When the roots grow to a length of 1 cm, the containers are transferred to a cool room where it is possible to maintain a temperature of three to five degrees. This can be a loggia or balcony. There they will grow until planted in the soil. Peanuts are difficult to transplant, so it is advisable to plant young seedlings as soon as possible. Even two-year-old seedlings have already developed a well-developed root system and there is a great risk of damage if they are transplanted. When planting the seedlings, the roots must be pruned or the tap root must be nipped, otherwise the walnut will grow slowly.
The seeds should be sown in the autumn or stratified for long periods for sowing in the spring.
There are different ways to plant walnut:
- Soak the seeds in water for ten days. Change the water regularly.
- Soak the seeds for one day in warm water, then change the water, lowering its temperature every day. The duration of the procedure is two months. Bring the water temperature to five to seven degrees.
- In autumn, soak the seeds at 20-25 degrees for thirty days, then take them out into the snow until spring.
- Accelerated method - the seeds in early March are put in hot water for a day, then placed in the sand and left at room temperature. The seeds will germinate in a month.
- Another way is to keep the seeds in the refrigerator over the winter. Two weeks before planting, place the seeds in warm water, which should be changed every day.
- In autumn, sow the fruit directly into the ground by 5-10 cm.
After wintering in the refrigerator, you can place the seeds in a container with water so that they are more than half covered with liquid. The floated nuts should be discarded. When the husks have opened (after about 2-7 days), place the nuts in moistened sawdust or sand. Place them on their sides, cover them with the same (sawdust or sand) and keep them at a temperature of 25-28 degrees. The seeds germinate within ten days. When the roots grow to a length of 1 cm, the containers are transferred to a cool room where it is possible to maintain a temperature of three to five degrees. This can be a loggia or balcony. There they will grow until planted in the soil. Peanuts are difficult to transplant, so it is advisable to plant young seedlings as soon as possible. Even two-year-old seedlings have already developed a well-developed root system and there is a great risk of damage if they are transplanted. When planting the seedlings, the roots must be pruned or the tap root must be nipped, otherwise the walnut will grow slowly.
Seeds need to be stratified at 1-5° for 3-4 months. Store the seeds from the autumn in the refrigerator. After stratification, soak the nuts in plain water three days before planting. Change the water every day. Before planting, place the seeds in a container with damp sand and wait for the first sprouts to appear. The room temperature should be about +18 degrees. In northern latitudes you can plant the seeds at the end of spring. In the middle belt this term is shifted to April.
Planting can be done as follows:
1) The soil is first turned over.
2) Make holes about 10 cm deep. The distance between the holes is 20 cm.
3) Put the nuts on the ground sideways and cover with a layer of nutrient soil. Mulch the soil on top.
Transplant the seedlings to a permanent location one year after sowing. At this age, the roots tolerate transplanting well, recovering quickly. This is best done in mid-autumn.
Planting can be done as follows:
1) The soil is first turned over.
2) Make holes about 10 cm deep. The distance between the holes is 20 cm.
3) Put the nuts on the ground sideways and cover with a layer of nutrient soil. Mulch the soil on top.
Transplant the seedlings to a permanent location one year after sowing. At this age, the roots tolerate transplanting well, recovering quickly. This is best done in mid-autumn.
Seeds are stored in burlap in a cool, damp, well-ventilated room. Seed germination during such storage lasts up to 1.5-2 years.
It is recommended to stratify the seeds. To do this, mix the nut with vermiculite/perlite/sand in a container, slightly moisten the substrate and put it in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. Afterwards, they are scarified or treated with growth stimulants, then planted in a permanent place of residence, deepening 4-5 cm into the soil. To increase germination, several seeds are placed in one hole. In the initial phase of development, the nut grows slowly, but in 4 years it reaches a height of about 2 meters. The first flowering begins in the 2nd year, and by the age of 5 the tree bears fruit every year.
It is recommended to stratify the seeds. To do this, mix the nut with vermiculite/perlite/sand in a container, slightly moisten the substrate and put it in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. Afterwards, they are scarified or treated with growth stimulants, then planted in a permanent place of residence, deepening 4-5 cm into the soil. To increase germination, several seeds are placed in one hole. In the initial phase of development, the nut grows slowly, but in 4 years it reaches a height of about 2 meters. The first flowering begins in the 2nd year, and by the age of 5 the tree bears fruit every year.
Seeds need to be stratified at 1-5° for 3-4 months.
Sown in spring after a long period of stratification lasting 5 months. Planting is also possible in autumn. Seeds can withstand frosts and almost do not freeze. Before planting, they should be treated with paraffin to prevent rodents from eating them. For spring planting, soak the stratified fruit in warm water for 10 days. The water should be changed regularly. Accelerated stratification involves soaking the nuts in hot water beforehand. They are then placed in wet sand until the first sprouts emerge. The germinated seeds are planted 7-8 cm upwards. The seeds do not require special cover and watering. However, once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept free of weeds and loosened to allow air to enter the soil.
Sown in spring after a long period of stratification lasting 5 months. Planting is also possible in autumn. Seeds can withstand frosts and almost do not freeze. Before planting, they should be treated with paraffin to prevent rodents from eating them. For spring planting, soak the stratified fruit in warm water for 10 days. The water should be changed regularly. Accelerated stratification involves soaking the nuts in hot water beforehand. They are then placed in wet sand until the first sprouts emerge. The germinated seeds are planted 7-8 cm upwards. The seeds do not require special cover and watering. However, once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept free of weeds and loosened to allow air to enter the soil.
All planting and soaking work should be carried out with gloves. The soil for growing cashews should be light, fertile and loose.
The seeds are soaked in warm water for 24 hours, then sown without deep penetration into fresh, moist soil, moistened with a spray bottle, covered with film and germinated in the light at a temperature of 23-28°C. The seedlings need ventilation. It is necessary to avoid waterlogging and drying out of crops. Seeds germinate within 3 weeks.
When caring for a tropical plant, it is important to maintain temperature conditions, regular watering and provide good lighting.
The seeds are soaked in warm water for 24 hours, then sown without deep penetration into fresh, moist soil, moistened with a spray bottle, covered with film and germinated in the light at a temperature of 23-28°C. The seedlings need ventilation. It is necessary to avoid waterlogging and drying out of crops. Seeds germinate within 3 weeks.
When caring for a tropical plant, it is important to maintain temperature conditions, regular watering and provide good lighting.