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Jayb, could you please give your germination instructions for Bay tree? Do we crack the berries open or leave them whole. Do we cold stratify or soak or start off in the propagator? What would you recommend?
Edit to add, thinking back, perhaps not the best year to have included these as many less berries than usual, hope it's not an omen.
I came across this info about bay tree seeds..."Growing Bay TreesNot the easiest to grow from seed as it needs to be kept at a temperature of around 21°C (65°F). Sow the seeds on the surface of a seed tray or straight into pots. Germination can take from between 10 days - to 6 months or more! Ensure that the compost is not too wet as the seeds will rot."After reading that info..it reminded me that some years ago I bought some bay seedlings from nursery...there must been 12 in 2" pot...and when I took the rootball apart to plant each seedling individually..the old seed coat was still attached to the stem and it was very close to surface. So that would tally with the info above.