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I disagree with Chris on this one. Granted this is a very good technique used by professionals and laymen alike to produce good seedlings. You on the other hand do not have time to develop the roots on these trees in this way, and you do not have the experience to carry this off even if you had the inclination to do so. Couple this with having a limited number of seedlings to deal with I would be surprised if any survived.

It's a good technique to study and maybe experiment with at some later time but you don't want to be doing this with these trees.

13-Jul-2005	#6
Vance Wood bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: Roseville Michigan Country: USA USDA Zone: 5/6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 2,441	I disagree with Chris on this one. Granted this is a very good technique used by professionals and laymen alike to produce good seedlings. You on the other hand do not have time to develop the roots on these trees in this way, and you do not have the experience to carry this off even if you had the inclination to do so. Couple this with having a limited number of seedlings to deal with I would be surprised if any survived. It's a good technique to study and maybe experiment with at some later time but you don't want to be doing this with these trees.