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10 Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus Libani) seeds

Lebanon Cedar is a member of the pine family originally native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. It is a large evergreen conifer that has great religious and historical significance in the cultures of the Middle East  and is referenced many times in the literature of ancient civilizations. It is of course the national emblem on the flag of Lebanon and is widely used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. Their mountain origins should make Lebanon Cedars fully hardy in most parts of the UK. Lebanon Cedars are of course also hugely popular and readily workable bonsai specimens

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Sowing Guide

For optimum germination Cedar seeds require a modest amount of "cold stratification". In a nutshell stratification is a technique used by gardeners to trick seeds into thinking winter has passed and its time to sprout! Most tree seeds from the Northern Hemisphere require this  - if an acorn was to sprout in October, it would be killed by the frost in winter.

1) Soak seeds in tepid water for 24 hours, then drain

2) Mix the seed with a little clean, damp sand or damp vermiculite (not wet!) and place freezer bag

3) Place bag inside a small tupperware box or clean takeaway carton with a lid and place in the bottom area of the fridge for 2-4 weeks.

4) Alternatively put the box in a cold shed for a few weeks - ideally 3-10 degrees

5) After 2 weeks, check the seed every few days for signs of germination. Gently remove germinated seeds from the bag and plant them in a small pot containing a good quality potting compost.

6) At this stage you may sow all of the seed, even those that have not begun to germinate. Keep them at room temperature  around 20 Celsius

7) Ensure compost remains moist but not wet - easiest to ensure this by having the pots in a watertight tray and watering from the bottom

8) Once the seedlings appear above the compost give them plenty of light, but not full sun.

Alternatively you can do it the natural way..... the seeds can be planted in pots outside during winter and nature will take its course, the seeds germinating in spring. However this method is slower, and has an increased chance of rot and birds, squirrels etc eating them.