{"product_id":"rowan-tree-seeds-mountain-ash-sorbus-aucuparia-50-seeds-loved-by-birds","title":"Rowan tree seeds | Mountain Ash | Sorbus Aucuparia | 50+ seeds | Loved by Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 50+ fresh Sorbus Aucuparia seeds - known in the UK as Rowan, but also and slightly confusingly as Mountain Ash of which several tree species go by this common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRowan trees are useful, hardy, and attractive trees for British gardens - they bear attractive spring blossom followed by bright red or yellow berries, against a backdrop of fresh green, pinnate leaves and are suitable for growing in small gardens. Their flowers are visited by pollinators and their berries are an important source of autumn fuel for birds such as blackbirds and robins. They make good screening trees if you want to hide an ugly building or a bit of privacy from neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO SAVE PAPER WE NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRowan seeds benefit from cold stratification. Stratification is a process of simulating natural conditions that the seeds must experience before germination can occur (if a seed germinates in the middle of winter it will die). In the wild, seed dormancy is usually overcome by the seed spending time in the ground through a winter period and having its hard seed coat softened up by frost and weathering action. This cold, moist period triggers the seed's embryo; its growth and subsequent expansion eventually break through the softened seed coat in its search for sun and nutrients.\u003cbr\u003eGet a handful or two of vermiculite, perlite or sterile compost (microwave compost in a plastic bowl for 3 minutes) then allow to cool.\u003cbr\u003eAdd a little water to the mix. Should be moist but not wet\u003cbr\u003ePlace in small ziplock bag\u003cbr\u003ePlace in bottom fridge or in cold shed\/outbuilding for 4-6 weeks \u003cbr\u003eSpread bag contents on a tray of moist compost.\u003cbr\u003eCover very lightly with compost or vermiculite\u003cbr\u003eKeep in a warm place 15-25c\u003cbr\u003eSeedlings should appear after 15-25 days\u003cbr\u003eKeep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom\u003cbr\u003ePot on as required\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55695393292664,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/rowan_oct26_front.jpg?v=1791544250","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/rowan-tree-seeds-mountain-ash-sorbus-aucuparia-50-seeds-loved-by-birds","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}