
1 tan packet of 10 Abies Nordmannia 'Nordmann Fir' Bonsai Seeds (care guide included)
Abies Nordmannia
Germination rates are lower than usual, often less than 60%
About the seeds:
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
germination time |
2-3 months |
depth |
1/8"-1/4” |
spacing |
1-2 seeds per nursery pot or greenhouse tray cell |
recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse to start (no terra cotta) |
time to maturity |
several years |
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
temperature |
Cool, temperate climate |
About the Plants:
description |
Tall, full and pyramid-shaped pine trees commonly used as Christmas trees |
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
size of plant |
outdoors 85ft tall. As a bonsai, much smaller. |
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
temperature |
warm | cool |
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
pests |
few pests |
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
instructions:
Commonly grown as Christmas trees, these also make a great bonsai tree variety. To plant, stratification in a fridge for 2-3 weeks can help, then put on a heat mat at >70F in a greenhouse. Monitor the soil in the greenhouse to make sure it remains moist(check about 1 a week), and add water if needed.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.