How to Collect and Store Bald Cypress Seeds

Follow up video of me planting these seeds: • Grow Bald Cypress Tree...
I show how I collect and store Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) Seeds to grow Bald Cypress trees. I collect the bald cypress cones straight from the tree and separate the seeds. I show how I separate the seeds and prepare them to store for winter stratification. I also have decided to make some of these Bald Cypress seeds available for sale if anyone is looking for some to try and grow on your own in the spring
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[@heatherrowan9357]

Thank you so much for these detailed video. Unfortunately, I cannot find the video showing whether or not any of these sprouted??? Did any grow? Is there a video? I'd love to see it. There is a tree in my town that will have a ton of fruit ready to pick soon and I'd love to try your method over the winter. Thank you!

[@blakespower]

I planted like 32 in the woods behind my house like 16 years ago all of them have survived so far except 4 they are various sizes too because of the shade some are 30 feet tall with a trunk as wide as a mens thigh while some are about 12 feet tall and skinny as a womans arm, I didnt have any problem germinating them they have a high success rate when they do sprout for surviving, I did stratify them in the fridge and planted them all in solo cups with potting soil as they sprouted. oh and this year the biggest one has produced hundred of cones and that one is in full sunlight so it only took 16 years to become mature to produce cones

[@homerheidle1581]

Thanks again for your easy to understand vidios. If you have a website, how can I get it? I'm just a farmer, not much on internet stuff. Hope you will help me. Thanks again for all the helpful information. HH

[@Harleyjo7X7]

I have tried to find you on ebay. Are the bald cypress seed still available? Couldn't find a link.

[@ragnarok953]

I have a question. Do the seeds share the same characteristics of the tree, bc i dont understand how the dna is shared through the seeds. Is it completely random or it has the features of the tree.

[@alessandraferrerio3864]

What if they aren’t dry yet can you still harvest them?

[@GrowNewPlants]

Its best to let them dry, if you pull them still green the seeds are not fully mature yet

[@alessandraferrerio3864]

@@GrowNewPlants if I pulled them too soon will they mature and dry on their own off the stem if I leave them in a dry place? They break apart easily but they aren’t totally opened up. It’s snowing here today, 25 degrees tonight. It was pull or freeze

[@MiguelY22]

Do you still have seeds for sale?

[@MikeHunt-lz2hq]

Lots of tree seeds need to experience winter to be viable .There's genetic code that says hey I need at least 3 months of cold and at least 1 or 2 months of warm to be able to grow .pine seeds are the same . It's called stratification. Also if you store your tree seeds at room temperature they'll lose 50 percent viability within 3 to 6 months so it's best to just toss them in the fridge until spring comes then let them warm up for a bit then plant them .

[@user-id3pl7uy4j]

Hoping u can answer my question. In october 2021 i planted a load of hinoki seeds in soil in a seed tray. I live in the UK so the winters get cold and into minus tempratures. I left the seed tray in an unheated shed and noticed half a week ago (january 2022) they have started to grow. Is this right/natural/ok? As i wasnt expecting them to grow until spring and still plenty of cold nights until around march time!

[@locallover1449]

For me it is summer, and I was just now able to open the seeds and let them dry. Next seasons are fall and winter, during these months should I put thin in the fridge? Or should I just plant them now?

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

This is the answer. Cold stratification is required for bald cypress.

[@ubovicratko]

@@user-id3pl7uy4j is ok

[@timbowenii4846]

I live in Naples FL and Bald cypress are native here and we never get any cold weather. So I don’t see how cold stratification would be necessary at all for bald cypress. I’m in zone 10a

[@patrickprice5547]

I just pulled some seeds off a tree while still green this weekend, will those still work? Do they need to be more dry to store? It's August here in Texas.

[@rickdelagarza1076]

I have the same question

[@birgip.m.1236]

He answered right above your question... the seeds need to mature on the tree to be viable so green seeds won't work

[@vickyboyer2384]

Thank you I picked up mine at the park today. Some were cracked. So I'll go back and get those. Great info.

[@jwkoeniger]

Today I spent several hours separating a bunch of seeds from their cones and just watched your video. I'm in Nokomis, Florida. It's late January and my seeds have already experienced our coldest temperatures. I wonder if that's enough to be able to plant them now or should I refrigerate them for a while? Thanks for your channel. I have one, too...totally amateur, no music or other cinematic stuff. It's under my name...Jim Koeniger.

[@Dom-pf8wd]

Thanks for the video.Which ones did you have the best luck with?...the ones in the garage or the ones in the fridge?

[@entvisual]

*Beautiful seeds* brother wish you had more! Absolutely wonderful tree species.

[@davidwickens9384]

Thank you! Have you already done the one update on these seeds?

[@nadinedobbe6852]

Thank you for the videos and tips. Bald cypress are one of my very favorite trees and I hope to be able to grow some of my own. Your videos are a bit step forward on figuring out how to do that!!

[@leegeorge7353]

I'm sorry iuse mobile phone how do I find you so I can purchase about 50 to 100 seeds?

[@amandasullivan1318]

I didn't use gloves so i got really sticky. Used olive oil on my hands, rub it around for a minute then wash like usual. That got the stickiness off.

[@fatroofus]

Do you still sell them on eBay? I’m having trouble finding you on eBay. Thanks!

[@ranjanty]

What month should I collect from the tree? Should you wait a month or so after they turn orange/brown? I have 4 of them in the back and want to start collecting. Also I'm going to try and do some air layering to make instant trees in the spring. Thanks for making this video, you did a wonderful job.

[@GrowNewPlants]

depends on where you live, when the cones turn brown and start cracking open is when I collect them

[@blakespower]

I love the smell of the resin on the cone balls break them up

[@homerheidle1581]

Thank you very much for your video and the simplicity of the way to collect and plant bald cypress seed.

[@bill2859]

Enjoyed this video, 100 % right no need to file -nick or anything these trees are wild and regrow with out any help in the wild so planting seed directly with germination fine.

[@FredCarney]

Not seeing the link for seeds. I guess you ran out. Does it look like you'll have more available this winter or next spring?

[@GrowNewPlants]

That video was from a while ago, have not decided if I am going to sell seeds yet, if I do I will let you know.

[@GeekyJay79]

Great Video! I pulled some cones while still green in September. Will I still be able to extract the seeds in time? … or did I pull them too soon?

[@GrowNewPlants]

Wait until they turn brown and the cones are starting to crack open

[@dannaboo8517]

Are you still selling the Bald Cypress seeds? Would like to purchase. Thank you!

[@cedarwoman2]

Thank you so much for your videos, and they have been very inspiring. Have your eBay page saved so when I have the money to spare will definitely order some of your seeds. Bald cypresses are such beautiful and majestic trees. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@GrowNewPlants]

Thank You Teresa!!

[@IHav2BlackCats]

I already had some but i bought 3 packs because i like your videos, and want to send something your way. And you help me see things in a different way as far as backyard growing goes. One of these days id like to share what i got going on in mine. Love the rootmaker stuff. Gotta find out how to get to a field day with whitcomb. Keep up the good work. Would love to see some of the acorns from your burr oak on there, even though i have some already haha.

[@GrowNewPlants]

Thanks So much, I really appreciate it, Not sure if Dr Whitcomb still doers the field days,was over ten years ago I went but was an incredible experience!! I might sell some other seeds later if it goes well

[@timothydobson4657]

I have also tried all methods for 3-4 decades. Found scarification and sticky seeds to be far too much work. I like the method suggested here. I hope it works. The seed coat will not be chemically broken down or weakened to assist germination. It will be informative to see if dry cold storage alone is effective. The seed coat will swell in spring planting, presumably the clock will kick in and embryo will activate quickly to push out. May now. What about an update ?

[@GrowNewPlants]

Just posted the video of planting the seeds, which I planted about two weeks ago. am excited to do the follow up because I have good news!

[@MikeHunt-lz2hq]

His method is stratification. It's in the seeds genetic code to need cold weather then warm weather or they will not sprout . Lots of tree seeds do this .

[@1856chi]

Can I plant in July? Or is it too late?

[@GrowNewPlants]

You can, just have to keep them moist all the time, The heat will help them germinate quicker, just can't let the soil dry out.

[@kristyzahn5661]

Oh wow. Thank u sooo much!!!!

[@GrowNewPlants]

Your Welcome!

[@bonniesuesimpson1407]

Where do I go to buy your bald cypress seeds.

[@jacobzking]

I have a question. There is a cypress tree at Disneyland that we love, but right now the seed pods are still green. Is there any way to use those? We really want seeds from that specific tree for nostalgia purpose.

[@GrowNewPlants]

You really need to let them mature on the tree or they will not be viable.

[@patrickprice5547]

When is the best time to collect the seeds? It's August here in TX.

[@2tonedc5]

@@patrickprice5547 November to January most likely. I’ve gotten some out of a parking lot in early January. Had about 12 trees sprout. Currently 7 are still growing.

[@johnbeck9997]

I have never seen any grow naturally in central OK. I also had tried hot water. They have a very strong smell. Can't wait to drive Carl's method. Thanks for posting

[@GrowNewPlants]

I had one come up in the corner of my fence and house from this tree and had quite a few come up in my neighbors gutter!! they of course did not make it through the summer, i guess she has a lot of leaves in her gyutter and some of the seeds fell in there and sprouted.

[@okellis1]

I doubt they’d be indigenous to most, if not all, of Oklahoma. I know they’ll grow there because my mom grew one in Sentinel, OK. A big beautiful one!! They’ll grow in Brandenburg, KY too. Mine is big and beautiful.

[@rickdelagarza1076]

What if the pods are still green ?

[@dunntanktrucks]

can you use rubbing alcohol ????? Is the alcohol to dissolve the sticky goo??? I recently saved seeds from alligator juniper. wound up using a meat cleaver to separate. works pretty easy. may work with these as well

[@GrowNewPlants]

I actually did soak some in rubbing alcohol, and it did remove the resin, just not sure what effect it has on the seeds. Going to just go with the method in the video this year and see what happens, It is at least pretty simple.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"Actually"

[@maryblue75]

Can the seeds be eaten?😊

[@sandycheeks1580]

It’s Medicine from what I hear. Wild Turkeys eat them.

[@barbjaarsma6226]

Would a rolling pin work to help free the seeds?

[@500mph7]

Smells just like orange fanta

[@allenchandler8425]

are the seeds still available on the ebay store?

[@GrowNewPlants]

Yes they are

[@leegeorge7353]

@@GrowNewPlants please I would love a couple hundred or so seeds is that feasible?

[@thetincypress7002]

Can you pick them when they are green and wait for them to rot to replant?? We live in zone 8 (Louisiana)

[@GrowNewPlants]

They need to turn brown and start to crack open on the tree, then you can collect them

[@MuddyfeetConcretePumping]

Are those seeds any good to eat?

[@GrowNewPlants]

i will bring you some to try and I will make a video of you eating them!!

[@timothydobson4657]

@@GrowNewPlants that will be worth the price of admission !