picea sitchensis......

[szczepan4069]

I have a supply of these seeds. I s there anyone knowledgeable about these seeds. west coast of Canada and north west of USA in origin. wanting to know if there is any hope in hell that something can come of these down here in Australia?? interested to know if any of the members have had experience with this seed stock.....thanks for comments in advance.....szczepan

[Stu70]

Hi, Sitka spruce is generally a slow growing softwood of cold northern hemisphere climates. I've seen it growing in NZ but nothing spectacular. Don't know anything about the particular seedlot but probably not much more than a curiosity.

[szczepan4069]

hi stu70, Its just a curiosity more than anything .....you are correct.....thought i'd at least find out how to best get it started in the right conditions....just not sure what they are.....I understand there is some documentation on how to best germinate the seeds....and break them out of dormancy......not sure on the specifics though.......i'b better keep doing the research.....:rolleyes: