Growing Ginkgo

Commercial Ginkgo trees need neither support to help them grow nor pesticides because Ginkgo is one of the healthiest, most pest-resistant trees on earth. Organic sources are easy to find because weed control is usually unnecessary. Ginkgo has been grown commercially for a long time and is found in many provinces in China. Organic sources of Ginkgo can also be found in Germany, Belgium, and Holland, but mainly in small-scale operations, much more recently planted than the commercial trees in China. However, European trees carry certification of organic authenticity - an immediate assurance of quality. Homegrown For home propagation, the seed is best sown in the early spring (March-April), in order to give the plant the longest growing season possible, so that it enters into the winter as a strong, large plant.

The seeds, usually referred to as nuts, are the shape of a hazelnut, about the size of the top joint of someone's thumb. They can be sown in an ordinary mixture of loamy, sandy soil available from garden centers. To assist germination, scrape the slightly raised "ridge" of the nut almost down to the kernel. However, take care not to damage the nut beyond this point. Half-fill some 6in (15cm) diameter pots with soil, put a Ginkgo nut into each pot, and then cover with soil to within (2.5cm) of the rim. If the area you live in is very cold, put the pots in a greenhouse or on a windowsill to speed up the germination process.

Once the nuts have produced their first leaves, repot them in a loamy, humus-rich soil. Place the young plants in a warm position, and 10in (25cm) or more of growth can be achieved during the first season. Just prior to the first frosts, put the pots in a cold greenhouse or a light, unheated shed. The following spring, remove them from the pots and plant them outside in a sunny, warm position with good soil and plenty of drainage where they can continue to grow in a healthy fashion. A mix of male and female plants should result; you need at least one of each to produce fruit later. Remember the Ginkgo tree can reach 130ft (39m) in height with a lifespan of hundreds of years (trees up to 1,000 years old have been recorded). There are some preparations needed in order to keep this plants a very healthy living indeed.

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