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I've achieved very good results with Amur Maple seeds by simply sewing them on the ground in my vegetable garden, putting a very thin layer of dirt over them and leaving them alone, outside, over the Winter. Next Spring, lots and lots of little Maple seedlings. Just provided the exact same conditions that would occur in the natural course of events if they were left to fall and develop where they fell. Used pretty much the same technique with the seeds of our native Red Maples, except I did it in the Spring when they were available.

Both were complete no-brainers.

Fred

8-Aug-2004	#7
FredL Banned 08JUN2005 Join Date: Dec-2001 Location: Benton County Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,099	I've achieved very good results with Amur Maple seeds by simply sewing them on the ground in my vegetable garden, putting a very thin layer of dirt over them and leaving them alone, outside, over the Winter. Next Spring, lots and lots of little Maple seedlings. Just provided the exact same conditions that would occur in the natural course of events if they were left to fall and develop where they fell. Used pretty much the same technique with the seeds of our native Red Maples, except I did it in the Spring when they were available. Both were complete no-brainers. Fred