Description
The fossil evidence indicates that 150 million years, great ginkgo forests cover part of north america and asia.
In august 1945, the atomic pump was launched on the japanese city of hiroshima, causing tens of thousands of death and destroying all the living trail in many kilometers at his turn. The only being alive that had resisted the huge catastrophe was a tree, called ginkgo biloba, and now we know why.
Between the effects of atomic explosion is a strong ionizing radiation, which produces an oxidation in live tissues.
Ginkgo biloba is a real fossil authentic, a tree that existed more than a hundred million years, when the terrestrial atmosphere was much more rich in oxygen, and developed defense systems against oxidation, that saved it from atomic explosion in hiroshima.
Specific extremely resistant to any and all adversity, easy maintenance; splendorous and beauty indescritively.
Various medical uses are scientifically provided and are selling in all countries around the world. New studies continue to be made and many other uses will come surprising soon.
Their grilled seeds are very appreciated as an aperitist in asia.
Very used for bonsai.
Germination Guide
🌍 East Asia, native to Zhejiang province in southeastern China
Moderate
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the maidenhair tree, is a gymnosperm tree native to eastern China and considered a living fossil, with lineage extending over 270 million years. Seeds have underdeveloped embryos at dispersal and require stratification to mature and break dormancy, typically involving warm stratification followed by cold stratification. With proper pre-treatment and controlled conditions, germination rates of 80% or higher can be achieved.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
30 – 60 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 25°C
Max 30°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Alternating temperatures of 30°C day and 20°C night for 30 days promotes better germination. Temperature transitions from cold to warm after winter naturally trigger germination.
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 48 hours
Soak seeds in room temperature water for 2-3 days before stratification. After soaking, depulp seeds by rubbing off the fleshy layer. Seeds must be kept moist as drying is lethal to the embryo.
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Mechanical scarification
Gentle scarification with sandpaper or an emery board can improve germination rates, though it is optional and not always necessary. The seed coat is quite hard but seeds split themselves fairly easily.
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Cold then warm stratification — 90 days at 5°C
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Additional notes
Remove fleshy outer pulp by soaking in water and scrubbing. Wear gloves as the pulp can cause dermatitis. Prior to main stratification, perform warm stratification for 6-8 weeks at 20-30°C to allow embryo to fully mature, followed by cold stratification.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Well-draining sandy mix: sand, peat moss, vermiculite, or perlite. Recommended ratio: 4 parts sowing soil to 1 part sand, or peat/perlite mix at 1:1 ratio.
Recommended container
Deep pots or containers with drainage holes and good air circulation. Use well-ventilated trays with moist medium during stratification.
Growing Tips
Critical pre-treatment: Remove fleshy pulp immediately by soaking and rubbing (wear gloves to avoid dermatitis). Seeds must never dry out—maintain moist storage conditions at 2-4°C if not immediately sowing. Two-stage stratification is most effective: warm stratification (20-30°C for 6-8 weeks) followed by cold stratification (5°C for 30-90 days). For faster results, sow stratified seeds in spring at 20-25°C with alternating day/night temperatures. Keep substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged to prevent fungal diseases and seed rot. Germination may be irregular; patience is required as seeds can germinate over an extended period.
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