Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the pot into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 30 to 90 days.
• Check the contents weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun ( best option ) or in front of a window in bright area with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) 4-6mm below the surface.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Germination may take from two to six weeks.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

The Blossom Tree or Keurboom is a beautiful evergreen indigenous flowering tree which belongs to the pea and bean family. This beautiful tree produces dense terminal sprays of sweetly scented pea shaped flowers; and can flower sporadically out of season

• Germination period: 14-28 days
• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep or 0.5 to 1cm deep
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

This plant is considered sacred by the followers of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, and hence the name ‘Sacred Fig’ was given to it, making it a stunning bonsai specimen.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 90 days

• Soak the peat pellet in water for 8 to 12 hours until it expands fully.
• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed as Ficus seeds need light to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, preferably in an area where it gets sun with temperatures between 25 to 30 Celsius to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist and doesn’t dry out. Best to water from the bottom by putting the water in the tray. when full absorbed remove excess water. Not advisable to water from the top as the seed must not be disturbed.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted and roots are visible, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.
• If you are unsure at anytime you welcome to contact

Germination

• Soak the seeds in luke-warm water +/- 30’C for 24 hours
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination.

Germination should take place in 1-3 months. Note: Germination can be very erratic.

• Sow at any time of year. 
• Soak the seeds in water that starts off boiling then cools to room temperature for 24 hours or until the seeds start to swell.
• Place seed pellet in a glass of warm water and allow it to expand fully
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Sow seed very thinly on the surface, then just cover them with a layer grit. 
• Seal inside a polythene bag and place in the fridge for 10 weeks. 
• After this, move to a warm place and maintain an optimum temperature of 18-21C. 
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a table in front of the window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot for a year.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Germination may take from two to six weeks.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Place your seeds in boiling water for 5 minutes. Gradually add cold water until the temperature is hot, but not scalding. Allow the seeds to cool and soak overnight.
• Peel the outer membrane off the seed if it did not fall off during soaking.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) so that the peat lightly covers the seed.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Germination may take from two to six weeks.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat. Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed.
Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• It can take wisteria seeds 30 to 60 days to germinate.

Seedling Care

• Grow the seedlings under bright, sheltered conditions, outdoors.
• Water when the soil dries out on the surface. After watering, empty any collected water from the drip tray, they should not sit in water as Wisteria do not enjoy having “wet feet.”
• When the seedling is over 5cm tall, you can plant into a larger pot – not a bonsai pot at this stage – but a standard garden variety plastic pot, using standard potting soil.
  You do not need to remove the seedling from the peat pot, plant the entire peat pot and seedling into the new pot, the peat pot will break down and work into the potting soil.
• Fertilise the seedling every 3-6 weeks, depending on the condition of the plant.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• Note that the seeds could take up to 4 months to germinate.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a single seed into the centre of the peat pellet, no more than the height of the seed deep .
• Place the peat pellet into a zip lock bag, seal the bag and put the bag into the fridge (+/- 5 C’) for a period of 40-60 days.
• Check weekly and add water if necessary to ensure it remains moist.
• When the seeds start germinating in the fridge, or have become plump and soft, you may remove from the fridge.
• Place some potting soil or growing medium into the pots provided and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• The initial exposure to the cold is necessary for germination to start, the process will activate once the seed has then been exposed to the warmer temperatures.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 90 days

• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed with growing medium as Azalea seeds need oxygen to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet into clear plastic bag, close the bag and place in a warm area to germinate.
• Once germination has occurred, you can remove the pellet from the bag and gently water the pellet, then place in a warm bright area to continue growing.
• When the seedling has grown +- 3cm you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

The Royal Empress offers beautiful lavender blooms in spring a cloud of long-lasting, gorgeous color that is sweetly scented, a lovely, high-branched canopy and a non-aggressive root system. Royal Empress is proven to have excellent drought tolerance.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 40 days

• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet (as per printed instructions), leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed as the Empress seeds need light to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist and doesn’t dry out. Best to water from the bottom by putting the water in the tray. When fully absorbed remove excess water. Not advisable to water from the top as the seed must not be disturbed.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted and roots are visible, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• You will need to scarify the seed coat. Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements
  
  Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Once germination has been achieved, the seedling should be watered only when the soil has dried, as acacia trees prefer conditions that are somewhat dry. However, if allowed to become extremely dry, acacia trees will begin to lose their leaves. Striking the right balance may take a bit of trial and error, but acacia trees are quite durable and should not suffer much from the process.

Germination Tip

If, after soaking the seed overnight, the seed has not softened or swelled, you will need to scarify the seed coat.

Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements.

Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed. Once Scarifying has been done. submerge the seed again as per instructions above

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• If the seed has not softened and expanded during the soaking, pierce the seed coat with a blade, being careful not to damage the internal parts of the seed and re-soak the seed again.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

Germination period 15 to 90 days

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place a seed onto the centre of expanded peat pellet, leave the seed on the surface of the pellet, do not cover the seed as Ficus seeds need light to germinate.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, preferably in an area where it gets sun with temperatures between 25 to 30 Celsius to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist and doesn’t dry out. Best to water from the bottom by putting the water in the tray. when full absorbed remove excess water. Not advisable to water from the top as the seed must not be disturbed.
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted and roots are visible, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed or level with the soil.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or table in front of a window with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• After about 3 to 5 months buy a pottery bonsai pot or a 15cm x 7cm plastic round flower pot and use this as a training pot.
• Remember feed with a liquid fertiliser or leaf feeder.

Germination

• You will need to scarify the seed coat. Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements
  
  Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• You will need to scarify the seed coat. Scarifying is the process of weakening the seed coat, so that water and oxygen can enter the seed, in turn, kick starting germination. Seeds will remain dormant if not exposed to these elements
  
  Scarifying can be achieved by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, you do not need to rub off the entire coating, just enough for water to enter.

NB: Only scarify the seed coat, do not damage the internal parts of the seed.

• Soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.

Germination

• Place the seed/s into a container of hot water +/- 60’C, allow the water to cool.
• Leave the seeds to soak for 24 hours.
• When ready to sow, soak the peat pellet in water until it expands fully.
• Place the seed into the centre of the expanded peat pellet (as per step 2 & 3 of the printed instructions included) no more than the height of the seed deep.
• Place the peat pellet onto a tray or plate, and place the tray in a warm, bright area, like a window sill, to germinate.
• Water daily to ensure that the growing medium remains moist
• Once germination has occurred and the primary leaves have sprouted, you can transplant the entire pellet into the pot provided.
• Place potting soil or growing medium into the pots and carefully place the peat pellet into the medium, keeping the top of the pellet exposed.
• Set it in a sheltered area e.g. a covered patio with morning sun or a window sill with morning sun.
• Continue to water as necessary to keep the soil moist, not saturated.
• It can take wisteria seeds 30 to 60 days to germinate.

Seedling Care

• Grow the seedlings under bright, sheltered conditions, outdoors.
• Water when the soil dries out on the surface. After watering, empty any collected water from the drip tray, they should not sit in water as Wisteria do not enjoy having “wet feet.”
• When the seedling is over 5cm tall, you can plant into a larger pot – not a bonsai pot at this stage – but a standard garden variety plastic pot, using standard potting soil.
  You do not need to remove the seedling from the peat pot, plant the entire peat pot and seedling into the new pot, the peat pot will break down and work into the potting soil.
• Fertilise the seedling every 3-6 weeks, depending on the condition of the plant.