Ficus Religiosa 50 seeds (Sacred Fig Bodhi/Peepal Tree) Bonsai Same Day Dispatch

Dear ebayers,Please find for sale 50 fresh seeds for Ficus Religiosa - also known as Sacred Fig, Bodhi Tree, Pippala Tree, Peepul Tree, Peepal Tree or Ashwattha TreeThe sacred fig makes a suberb bonsai specimen or attractive house plant. In warmer parts it can also spend its summers in pots on the patio or in other warm sunny spots/PLEASE NOTE: All orders received before 8pm (Mon-Fri) will be dispatched same daySAVE PACKAGING MATERIALS  - SEE OTHER INTERESTING & UNUSUAL SEEDS & PLANTS IN MY EBAY SHOPINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.As you might guess from its biological name, the Sacred Fig is considered is considered to have a religious significance in three major religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.. According to the various Vedas, Peepal tree denoted for different things. Like in Rig Veda, it is considered as a God and in Atharva Veda, it is described as the home of all Gods. While in Yajur Veda, it is stated that for every yagya, the peepal tree is very important. Peepal tree is the most valuable tree and it has both spiritual and material benefits. Germination GuidePlace seeds in glass of water for 24 hours - discard any seeds still floating after this period.Prepare a very light well draining compost - ideally 50/50 peat free compost and horticultural sandUse seeds tray - ideally with a plastic dome coverEnsure compost mix is moist but not wetSow seeds on surface of the compost mixGently press seeds onto surface of compost to ensure good contactSprinkle horticultural sand over seeds but do not completely cover themCover seed tray with dome cover with air vents fully openPlace in warm light place (20-25c) but out of direct sunlightRemove plastic cover every few days and mist surface if drying outSeedlings should appear after 3-6 weeks daysOnce large enough to handle, post on ensuring you use a sandy well draining compost.Olly's General Guide to Seed Sowing! I love sowing seeds and it runs in the family - dad, granddad and finally my great-granddad for whom the hobby helped him get over his experiences in the Great War. I still get a big kick when I see the first seedling poking through from a new plant that I have never sown before or been successful at. However, even the most experienced gardeners draw "blanks" from time to time. Whilst I sow all the seeds that I sell so I know that they are viable, some are trickier than others and problems can arise so here are some tips to make "blanks" few and far between: 1) Don’t Rush! Tempting though it is when that packet arrives in the post to simply bung the seeds in some compost! 2) Google and YouTube are your friends! Take some time so see the methods other people use to germinate the seed.  3) Think Nature! What conditions do seeds face? For example a seed from a tropical plant will fall to the warm, wet and dark jungle floor. A seed from the mountains of Europe will fall to the floor in Autumn, then have to endure months of freezing temperatures before germinating in the spring. So as growers, what we are trying to do is to simulate the conditions that the seeds will naturally experience and there are plenty of tricks that can be done to short cut the processes somewhat. 4) Good compost pays dividends. The best investment you can make is to purchase three bags - one of potting compost, one of vermiculite and one of horticultural sand. With these three bags I can make up whatever soil type a particular seed likes (although for most seeds I find a 50/50 mix of compost and vermiculite works just fine)  5) Rot is your enemy. The single biggest danger to seed germination is rot - either before or after "damping off" the seeds germinate. To reduce the risk, ensure you have good free draining soil mix and that it is moist but not wet. Unless the seed variety absolutely requires it I prefer NOT to cover my seeds trays with plastic bags, Whilst germination is often faster this way, it greatly increases the risk of rot. I prefer to place my seed trans inside a watertight plastic tray and water from the bottom - airflow over the surface reduces the risk. Overseas Orders Buyers please note that they are responsible for any local customs duties or other taxes in their local country and should also ensure compliance with an biosecurity regulations. Any problems? Don't rush to review - message us first and we will get it sorted quickly!