BONSAI SEEDS - Starting Small

The growing on bonsai trees from bonsai seeds is a past-time activity for today’s bonsai enthusiasts. This however is not something a novice can just try hands on. The skill requires that you have ample expertise.

There are two main ways in which you can cultivate your growing hobby. You can either buy a previously grown tree or you can buy bonsai seeds. There are a lot of people who view the growing of bonsai trees as a great hobby that brings them joy without bounds.

If you make a decision to go with the bonsai seeds then you need to be very careful when making your choice. Bonsai trees usually germinate from regular seeds but they need a special kind of nurturing. There are commercial bonsai seeds that are treated and are disease free. If you are lucky, you will get seeds that are very easy to grow and take care of. If you are just starting out it is important that you find seeds that are easy to grow so that you can learn slowly.

This article will give you a step by step guide as to the best way you can grow bonsai trees from bonsai seeds. The first thing you need to do is to get the seeds. Most bonsai seeds can be kept to be grown in future but fruit seeds will need to be planted right away. If you have the long lasting seeds, you need to be careful with where you store them. Bonsai seeds should be stored in a dark, dry area. The area should be well aerated.

The best times of the year to plant the seeds are around February all the way to April. After getting the seeds, the next thing involves the actual planting of the seeds. According to your location, you can just plant the seed into the ground directly with the help of eco-friendly plastic bags. You should know that there are basic preparations that you should be aware of prior to the planting activity. You should store the seeds in a fridge for about one week before the planting day. On the night before planting, you should soak the seeds in water. In the morning you will find some seeds floating and others will have gone down to the bottom. The seeds at the bottom are the ones that are ready for sowing.

After the process of choosing the viable bonsai seeds, the next step involves choosing the pot. There are many different containers to choose from. Avoid choosing small containers because they will be a hindrance. Sooner or later, you will be required to repot the plant to a bigger pot which is a lot of unnecessary hassle. Make sure that you check the drainage of the pot you choose. You should not allow your bonsai roots to rest in water for long periods of time because they will rot.

Make sure the soil in the pot is the right type and favorable to help bonsai tree seeds grow in a healthy condition. The first layer in the pot should be sand and the layers below that should have a mixture of potting soil and sand. When planting the seeds, make a small hole using your index finger. Drop the seeds in the hole and cover them lightly with the potting soil.