Thank you all! Desertdance,..are these ebay seeds? Steve,.. .you might need a inoculant? Yes,..generally they are slow growing! See Rhora's nut nursery, [below] they have production in around 7 years. Might get some from them but still want to grow some from seeds. But these could be hybrids? Korean Pine - (Pinus koraiensis) Zone 2 - 9 SEE ZONE MAP A tall growing tree, reaching a height of 100 ft. plus. Needles are on the average of 8â in length with a light tinge colouring of bluish green, thus presenting a very ornamental appearance. Production starts at 7 - 8 years of age on the average. Here is a link that might be useful: Rhora's

I bought some Pinus edulis seedlings from Lone Peak Nursery in Draper Utah last fall. They are a reforestation agency that has been closed as of this month because of state budget cuts. The seed source of the Pinus edulis was New Mexico. I planted most of the trees last fall and have been planting the remainder this spring. I decided to give the Pinus monophylla a try because they thrive in similar areas and conditions not to far to the west. In the East Tintic Mountains to the north, the Pinus edules and Pinus monophylla range over lap. So I hope I can have the same thing happen in Burrville. Growing up in northern Utah, my parents would take the family to Nevada on Labor Day and pick pine cones which were Pinus monophylla and that is why I want to plant that type in Burrville. I hope they will work out. The main difference in conditions will be, a slight increase of precipitation and slightly higher elevation. The area I'm planting them in is very dry and well drained soil. Thanks for your information. One thing that amazed me, was that the nutritious part of the seed that surrounds the pine needle part of the internal center of the nut is still in tact and tasty after the tree has grown out of its shell. I thought that the seedling would have used up the nutritious part of the nut for its own growth like a baby chick uses up everything in the egg. It is slightly translucent and more yellow than the creamy white they start out being. They are sweater and taste ok, but not as good as fresh pine nuts. After washing and eating these pine nuts, I felt like I was having my cake and eating it to. Steve.

Hello looking for some Bigtooth Maple and Ponderosa Pine seed. Have Redbud and Joshua Tree seed to trade. Will provide postage. Need a fair amount for college project. Location of seed gathering is necessary. Thanks Quercus

Thanks. They have been in the fridge since yesterday. Do you happen to know how long they can stay in there. I have them in a ziploc bag with paper towel and seeds. Also, I see what looks like a fungus on some seeds. Seems to be common issue with this particular pine seeds. Fusarium is the name of the fungus. I read online to maybe treat with hydrogen peroxide. However, I have already been soaking them in water, most germinated, so is it too late, do you know? Says to dip seeds for one hour in 30%hydrogen peroxide solution.