Where do tree seeds come from?

Where do tree seeds come from?

If a tree bears fruit, the core is the seed. Some trees do not bear fruit, but generally grow seeds directly after flowering. They fall off naturally when they mature and are mainly spread by wind. Just like humans reproduce, trees also rely on seeds to reproduce. This is a law of nature that has evolved over billions of years.

What do tree seeds look like?

The color of the tree seeds is not that emerald green, and there is often a thin layer of white mist on the surface. The shape is irregular, with small protruding corners, but the appearance of the seeds is different for different varieties.

Tree seed dispersal

Tree seeds will fall to the ground with the wind and can grow under suitable conditions. Many birds feed on tree seeds, and the seeds will fall to the ground if they cannot be digested. In addition, animals with hair on their bodies will carry seeds and thus spread them, such as cherries, pine cones, and cockleburs.

How to get tree seeds

Seal the collected fruits in plastic bags until the fruits are completely rotten and cracked. They can be placed in a place with higher temperature, or physical backlog measures can be taken. Then wash off the peel and pulp, collect the seeds, dry them in a cool place, and store them in a 4°C refrigerator for a long time.

How do trees keep seeds?

Tree seeds can be harvested in time after they mature, and seeds can be harvested in batches as they mature to improve seed quality. After harvesting, the seeds must be dried immediately before storage.

How to Plant Tree Seeds

1. Growth process

After the tree seeds are planted, they can be watered in time. The seeds will swell and increase in size after absorbing water. When the seeds absorb water to saturation, they will germinate and grow. At this time, the radicle will slowly elongate, gradually emerging from the hilum, and the embryonic axis of the embryo will also begin to elongate.

2. Seed sowing

The specific time for sowing tree seeds is determined according to the temperature of the planting site and the characteristics of the tree species. Generally, they are sown in spring and autumn. The temperature at this time is neither high nor low, and the environmental humidity is relatively high, so they can germinate quickly after sowing.

3. Seed planting

Tree seeds are generally sown in rows. The soil should be renovated in advance, furrows should be dug according to a certain row spacing, and then the seeds should be evenly scattered in the furrows. The soil should be covered and watered thoroughly in time. Cover with straw to keep it moist. After the seeds germinate, the straw can be uncovered and maintenance work can be carried out reasonably to promote the healthy growth of the seedlings.