Spruce bonsai seeds, Ref. 5715

Norwegian spruce bonsai seeds (pack of 6).

Norwegian spruce (Picea abies) is a large conifer that is deservedly considered the most beautiful among conifers. Spruce is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. In the natural environment, the tree can grow up to 600-800 years. Spruce is very popular for growing in the form of bonsai.

Seeds are soaked in a weak solution of manganese and dried on paper towels. They are then poured over with clean sand and placed in a closed container for 2-3 months in the fridge to undergo stratification.
Stratification accelerates germination of seeds and increases their resistance to disease.
Before sowing, the seeds are immersed in a nutrient solution of micronutrients for 12 hours.
Soil can be taken from a coniferous forest, add clean river sand, peat and coconut and disinfect everything. The container is 1/3 filled with a drainage mixture on 2/3 of the prepared substrate. Seeds are sunk into the wells at 15 mm, cover with foil or glass.
Sprouts appear in a week and a half to two weeks. Moisturize - pulverizer 2-3 times a day. The temperature is constant at +13-15 °C degrees. Light - scattered, protected from direct sunlight.
After a month of sprouts height should be about 30-40 mm.
When the seedlings get stronger, they are transplanted into pots with soil for conifers.
Transplanting by the method of transplanting, not more often than once every 2 years, in the spring.
Watering is regular and moderate, the substrate should always be moist. In wintering at a temperature close to zero, watering once a month, in a warmer room - 2 times a month.
The optimum temperature during growth +15-17 °C.
Spraying with soft water 2-3 times a week. Light for 12-14 hours.
It is necessary to provide an inflow of fresh air (draught is unacceptable).