Approximately 90 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
2072
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature
Zone:8
Type of plant -
tree
Fruit:
ovoid, 5-10cm. long....(stratify 8 weeks, germ. 2-6 weeks warm)
Foliage:
28cm., pendul., in 3s, GRASS-GREEN....v. fast growing
Height in meters: 45
Common names for Pinus patula:
Pinus patula
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
1: Species in Stock at B and T
57: Arid and Dry Condition Plant Seed List
62: Mexican Native and Introduced Plants
157: Conifer Seed List
190: Trees and Shrubs For Mediterranean Climates
560: Pinaceae
Germination guide
Pinus patula seeds will usually germinate in 30-60 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Pinus patula seeds on the surface of a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 15°C.
Stratification (cold treatment or vernalization) Some seeds need to be overwintered before they will germinate. Some seeds need just a couple of weeks, others 3 months. Seeds can be stratified in dampened peat or sand, in a plastic box or bag at 4°C or 5°C in a refrigerator. The seeds should not be frozen or in a wet medium. Very small seeds can be sown on the surface of their growing medium, in pots sealed in plastic bags, and kept in the 'fridge. Many vernalized seeds need light to germinate when they are sown in the "Spring".
Soak seed (Pre-chill for 6 weeks)