I have one and want to plant it. How do you get the seeds out?
2006-10-01 07:11:34 · 16 answers · asked by bird brain 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
The pine cone is NOT the seed. 2 seeds are on each female cone "leaflet," at the base of each woody cone piece. But planting these seeds may not result in germination! They must be the ideal stage of development too! Plus, some species of gymnosperms need a fire or an animals GI tract (many animals eat pine seeds) to have the seed be "processed" enough so that it can eventually sprout. You will need to know the exact species of the pine you have to know what is the best way. If you can gather baby seedlinds near the adult tree, then that might be the best way to propagate.
2006-10-01 09:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by gopigirl 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The seeds form at the base of each bract (wood like leaf) of the pinecone after fertilization. Pinecones open on trees after seeds mature and are dispersed by air/wind/animals....You can then open up the cone and shake out seeds....and plant....good luck!!!
2006-10-01 16:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The seeds on a pine cone are the flat pieces protruding from the center. As an interesting side note, the seed of some coniferous trees are heat activated and can lie dormant for centuries, until a hot enough fire comes along and burns off the protective covering. (The Giant Sequoia, and the Jack Pine are two examples.)
2006-10-01 14:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by firestrike85 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi the seeds are within, pine nuts available from the grocers are delicious I believe they are harvested from a mediteranean grown pine though I peeled a seed/nut from a scots pine and it had the same taste just a bit smaller. If you find a cone which has turned brown but has'nt opened stick it on top of a radiator, it makes a great noise when it opens (like wood cracking on a fire)
2006-10-02 09:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick up a pine cone and let it dry out. The woody, scaly parts will open up so you can see the seeds attached to very thin parts that allow the seeds to disperse. If you shake the cone the seeds will fly out.
2006-10-02 05:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by Rozzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The seeds are on each pedal of the pinecone. If you find a fresh pinecone on the ground, shake it and some seeds should fall out.
2006-10-01 14:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The seeds are the small flat piece that sits on the part that opens out.
2006-10-01 14:13:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are attached to the cone. Under those scaly things. Shake the cone to get the seeds out. Or break open the cone.
2006-10-01 14:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the seeds are actually *under* the flaps and that they fall out when it opens up. If the flaps are open, then this has already happened and there aren't any in your pine cone. If the sides are smooth and the flaps are closed, pull one of them open to get one.
2006-10-01 14:21:44 · answer #9 · answered by enaronia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are located at the base of each scale and are elipsoidal and papery looking, flat seeds.
Some pines require fire to release their seed, i.e., bristle-cone pines.
Takes 2 years for a cone to mature the seeds.
2006-10-01 14:21:05 · answer #10 · answered by Donald W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋