How to plant an acorn so that an oak grows later
Among the many mighty trees growing on our planet, the noble oak has always been and remains in special honor and respect. It is associated with strength, courage and nobility, and the most valuable representatives of mushrooms, truffles, grow in oak groves.
Why, many may ask, would amateur gardeners need to grow oak trees at home? It is definitely not so easy to answer this question, because for some it is important to grow an oak bonsai, while forming such a crown that is most pleasing to the eye. For others, the main goal is to plant a mighty, as they say, “personal” oak on the street, which will delight both children and their grandchildren. And still others are trying to plant young oak trees in squares and parks to plant greenery in their beloved city. Whatever goal amateur gardeners set for themselves, they will certainly be able to grow oak from an acorn at home if they follow the recommendations and a simple scheme of actions. How to plant an acorn correctly so that an indoor seedling that has sprouted in a flower pot can quickly transform into a mighty tree and adapt perfectly to a new place, we will analyze further.
planting acorns
Many mistakenly believe that the easiest way to grow oak is to simply bury an acorn in the ground in early spring. In fact, such a landing rarely gives the desired result. An acorn will primarily attract the attention of numerous rodents, and there is a high probability of freezing due to sudden temperature changes.
To be able to grow a strong and viable seedling, you just need to follow the actionable tips and recommendations provided by experienced gardeners:
Transplantation of young oak trees into the ground is carried out in the spring, as soon as the weather conditions become stable. When planting seedlings, you should choose a suitable place, bearing in mind that an adult tree will reach an impressive size not only in height, but also in diameter. For planting plants, you need to make small, but deep enough pits so that the stem root system can develop unhindered.
Further care consists in regular watering, the introduction of mineral fertilizers, the elimination of weeds and the formation of a crown. In return, a mighty tree will endow its owner with majestic beauty, and he will be constantly proud of the fact that he managed to independently grow a noble strong tree from a small, almost imperceptible acorn.
