How to Grow an Oak Tree from an Acorn: Useful Tips from Experienced Gardeners
The long process of growing an oak tree is a great hobby, and to help you achieve your goal, we have prepared some tips for you that will help you get a powerful tree from a small acorn.
As the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained, growing oak from an acorn begins with stratification.
In short, you will need to place the acorns in damp sand or peat and store them in the refrigerator for about 1-3 months. It is important to regularly check the substrate moisture and ventilate the bag.
The next stage is planting. A sunny spot or one in partial shade is suitable for growing oak.
Plant the acorn at a depth of 5-7 cm, having loosened the soil and made drainage beforehand, then cover it with a layer of soil.
Since oak is a tree that grows and develops over many years, the first shoots may appear only several months after planting.
After the oak sprouts appear, it is important to start taking proper care of the young plant and provide it with additional feeding. Use special fertilizers containing nitrogen and other necessary nutrients for feeding.
In addition, you will have to regularly water the young oak during the warm season, as well as monitor the condition of the soil and remove weeds in a timely manner.
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