Coral Gum Eucalypt
 
Eucalyptus seed germination
 
Eucalypts germinate readily from seed and are generally considered one of the easiest natives to grow from seed.
Depending on the species, Eucalyptus seed comes in various sizes from very fine to several millimetres long.  Seed that is fine, should be sown on the surface of a porous mix and not buried.  Seed of 1 to 2 mm in diameter, can be covered very lightly and seed from 2 mm up, can be sown to a depth of the seed width.
Although seed can be sown most of the year in Australia, seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year.  The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C
Sow seed on surface of a porous seed raising mix.  The seed will lodge in the pores of the mix once watered.
Sprinkle a light covering of the seed raising mix over the seed.  Do not bury seed deeply.
Water with fine mist spray, to avoid disturbance of the seed.
Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position, to avoid dying out.
Keep warm and moist.  Avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
Germination generally occurs in around 10-28 days in the right condition.
General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Seeds will often lay dormant, until the conditions are close to their natural requirements for germination to occur.  Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.

25 Seeds per Pack
 
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