LuZiKui Acorn to Oak Tree Thread

[LuZiKui]

My official entrance into the contest. I’ve got about 50 coast live oak and exactly 50 cork oak. In my last batch of acorns I tried a few different planting options, and the ones planted in a large box grew the most vigorously, so thought I’d do that again. Fingers crossed but my last batch germination rate was about 90%. I’ll keep the best 5-10 of each type and maybe sell the rest off for cost or donate to my bonsai club.

Soil is a mix of pumice, coco coir, potting soil, and succulent mix. Had a little help building my grow boxes too!

 

[czaczaja]

Interesting potting mix!. Looking forward to seeing the results

 

[LuZiKui]

Was curious to see if any of the acorns were starting to sprout roots, pulled a cork oak acorn and saw a little root starting to push. Also noticed a root coming out of the bottom of the box.

 

[LuZiKui]

Noticed my first sprout this AM. Looks like the party will be starting soon.

 

[LuZiKui]

Corks are blowing up, coast oaks are starting to pop as well. Went ahead and wired some of the corks for a little movement down low. As usual the take rate is pretty high so I’ll have plenty to choose from down the road.