How to grow some seeds i found 6 years ago.
Archie Saunders
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Hiya, around about 6 years ago in spain i picked up 3 seeds under a tree near the beach. i have forgotten completely what seeds they are and need some advice on what to do with them as i would like to try and grow them. they have been in a cool dry place all this time i might add.
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Thanks, Archie
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I would try soaking them in water for 3-4 days and then sow them in the normal way. Good luck! They do look rather like maple seeds but I think that is unlikely and I do remember something similar on Madeira several years ago. If they grow post a picture.
Ah ha! I picked up some seeds just like that when I was in Spain too.
Only trouble is, it was 30 years ago and I can't remember what they were.
Jacaranda?
If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
i think it might be some kind of sycamore but not 100% sure
I was thinking the same, Archie.
If they grow, then the leaves should prove it one way or the other.
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Do i just plant them like they are? or should i remove the 'wing' and also is there a shell around the seed?
Personally I would sow them as they are but as you have two seeds you might like to remove the wing from one. I don't think it will make any difference. I would not remove the shell. Seeds can sometimes take a few years to germinate, particularly if they have been dried out, as in your case. The drying, I believe can induce dormancy in the embryo and this can take a while to break. I suggested the soaking as this can help to break dormancy and soften the shell.
hey, this has started growing around where i planted the seed. not sure if it is a weed? what are your thoughts?
That's an interloper
In the sticks near Peterborough
Whats that