Name: Ginkgo biloba/Gingko seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: T167
Price: 20.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our plump and fully mature ginkgo seeds have stable germination rate and strong vitality. Ginkgo biloba, known as living fossil, is a rare ancient relic deciduous tree with super strong cold resistance and extremely long lifespan. It has fan-shaped unique leaves turning brilliant golden yellow in late autumn, with high ornamental value. Male trees are used for landscaping while female trees bear ginkgo nuts with edible and medicinal applications.

Seed-grown saplings grow steadily and can form beautiful tree shapes in 3 years, generally blooming and fruiting after 15–20 years. Widely applied for urban street tree greening, park landscape layout, courtyard shade tree cultivation, ancient tree scenic area construction and windbreak shelterbelts. It adapts to deep, loose and well-drained fertile loam soil; waterlogged low-lying land and heavy clay soil must be avoided to prevent root rot and poor root development. Daily maintenance focuses on full sunlight, timely drainage and annual pruning for canopy shaping, a classic durable landscape tree with high ecological and ornamental value.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix garden topsoil, coarse river sand and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to make loose breathable substrate. The planting pit or seedbed must have unobstructed drainage to drain rainwater quickly. Avoid overly sticky and water-retentive soil.
Seed Pre-treatment
Remove outer fleshy sarcocarp completely, clean hard seed shells, soak seeds in warm water for 48 hours, then carry out 60–90 days cold moist sand stratification under 2–5°C environment to break deep physiological dormancy, which is the key step for high germination.
Sowing Method
Bury treated seeds 2–3 cm deep in moist soil, cover fine soil and slightly compact the surface. Keep proper spacing between seeds to prevent seedling crowding. Direct seeding is better; transplanting should be done with intact soil balls to reduce root damage.
Germination Condition
Keep substrate slightly moist without standing water, constant temperature 20–28°C. Seeds germinate concentratedly within 30–60 days. Cover plastic film before sprouting to retain temperature and humidity.
Daily Maintenance
Place ginkgo seedlings under full sunlight all year round; long-term shade causes slender saplings and slow growth. Reduce watering greatly in rainy seasons to avoid root rot and damping-off disease. Trim redundant lateral branches every year to cultivate straight main trunk. Apply diluted organic fertilizer once in spring to boost growth speed.

Specification

Plant Name: Ginkgo / Maidenhair Tree
Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba
Plant Type: Ultra Cold Hardy Ancient Relict Deciduous Large Landscape Tree
Mature Height: 20–35 Meters
Leaf Viewing Period: Golden color in late autumn, seedlings fruit in 15–20 years
Germination Temperature: 20–28°C
Growing Temperature: -30°C ~ 38°C
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Deep loose fertile well-drained loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Extremely strong cold resistance, iconic golden autumn foliage, strong pollution resistance, long-lived living fossil tree, dual landscape and medicinal value

FAQ

Q1: Can ginkgo survive extremely cold northern winters?

A1: Yes, ginkgo has excellent cold hardiness and can safely overwinter in open ground in most frigid northern regions of China.

Q2: How many years do seedling ginkgo trees bear fruits?

A2: Seed-grown ginkgo has a long juvenile period, normally bearing ginkgo nuts after 15 to 20 years of growth.

Q3: What light environment is suitable for ginkgo?

A3: Full direct sunlight is essential. Insufficient light leads to weak growth, sparse crown and poor autumn leaf color transformation.

Q4: What are the main planting taboos?

A4: Long-term water accumulation will cause irreversible root rot; too shallow planting affects root stability and drought resistance.

Q5: Suitable for beginner gardeners?

A5: Suitable for patient growers. The core point is long-term low-temperature sand stratification before sowing, matched with well-drained soil and full sunlight.

Ginkgo biloba/Gingko seeds 1kg

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