How to grow a Ginkgo tree from seed (Maidenhair tree) 

The bigger the pot the better. Look at nature. Trees do not germinate in tiny pots in the forest and all are growing faster and bigger than any tree in a pot. When a seed germinate first the young plant develops small overground stalk and some leaves, just enough to produce enough sugars through photosynthesis and as big root system as possible. The roots are the foundation which will help the plant immensely over next months or years. Having big root system means access to more nutrients and water when its needed. Small root system and large overground part means the plant might not get enough nutrients to quickly develop in the future. Also, higher evaporation vie large overground section and lower water gathering via small root system endangers plants life during drier parts of the year. The above applies to all plants and not just trees, however for trees developing big root system in early stage is particularity important as they need quick need quick start and will benefit from it for years to come. In tiny pots, the tree wont have enough space for good root system and will rather grow up, but that will hinder its growth in next few years. Such plant will never grow LARGE.

@@JohnWest-zy6gs yes you are correct, I have since learnt this, but thank you for posting for others to see

​@Fabulous man you're so class. 😂👍

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Glad you enjoyed it

Jokes on you I touch them with my bare hands and I never had a reaction

@@lazzorfrogz2973 I too can touch them without a problem, but some people apparently do get a rash upon contact.

Would you share your growing tips with us here please. The ginkgo my mother and I planted for my grandfather is beautiful now and is female. This year I have collected the “plum like fruit seeds” and given a bunch to my Japanese friend who not only has a tradition of eating them very briefly toasted them but is also going to see about growing some. I am giving some seeds to my children to grow them since I will be moving overseas at some point and obviously can’t take the tree with me. There are some confusing bits of advise out there and some details missing that it would be wonderful to hear from you who grows them every year.

I was wondering the same thing!

Wondering the same

@@bigbuxxx00 i think it’s better have the soil be moist and not soaking wet

Yes they are commonly grown as bonsai. Do a quick web search for some images you will love what you see.

they don’t show sexual characteristics for like a decade they can be dna tested in a lab ahead of time but it’s expensive. i’m not sure if you can buy presexed seeds like you can with cannabis