My great uncle was in the army in Japan in the 1960s, and he brought home a ginkgo sapling. When I was young, it was small enough to climb, but now its almost as tall as our house. So, if anyone ever asks you, "Can ginkgo tree grow in midwest U.S., the answer is yes. They're beautiful trees. We always thought our tree was male because there were never any fruits, but about 10 years ago, it started making them. I wonder, does ginkgo take a long time to make nuts, or could it change sex?
Hello this is Algae. Thank you for sharing your precious story :) As you know, 'Sex conversion in Ginkgo biloba' is a topic that has been well studied in academic. There is a gene that determines the sex of the Ginkgo tree, and many studies have been published on this. If your ginkgo tree is not producing fruit after 10 years of age, it is likely male (Some studies have reported that starting from seedling takes 10-20 years, and starting from grafting takes 8-10 years.). But if you have one tree, even if it is female, it will not produce fruit. Have a good day :)
I love picking up the seeds and planting them there are a couple female trees at my street and I come to them every year once they start dropping I don’t buy the nuts because I don’t have to if one can locate a female ginkgo then all you have to do is go to the tree and collect them I’ll do it with any other seed if can get to them and as long as I am where I live I will always come back for them
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for your compliments. I will continue to make videos that will receive your compliment in the future. Have a nice day :)
I bought some seeds to try to grow them, but I live in a tropical country so I have some reservation and come here to find some ideas to germinate them successfully. I wish to see them to grow old with me and outlive me lol. Pls post some updates in the future about the transplantation
Hello, this is Algae. Oh, I'm so glad that ginkgo is loved even in the tropics! Besides, I am very happy to be able to help you. I don't know if the ginkgo seeds you bought have been properly treated for germination. However, the best you can do for successful germination is to apply a low-temperature treatment. In the wild, some ginkgo seeds dormant for several years rather than germinate the following year. Therefore, even if the seed has already been low-temperature treated by the seller, further low-temperature treatment is not harmful to the seed. I recommend low-temperature treating your seeds for about two months. You can store it in the refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius. And to prevent the seeds from drying out more than necessary, please keep them in a vinyl bag. After the low-temperature treatment is completed, you can proceed with the process in the video. Some ginkgo enthusiasts try making bonsai to enjoy ginkgo indoors. I am also trying to do something similar to them. However, I do not have enough knowledge about bonsai, and I am in the process of practicing So I don't have a nice result yet. But I will not give up and try. If good results are made, I will inform you through the video. I wish your ginkgo seed to germinate successfully. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for the good question you left. First of all, I don't know Indonesian. So, I checked your question with the help of Google Translate. *Google translate result 'Jadi yg di kupas lambat tumbuhnya?' >So the peeled ones grow slowly? To answer your question, peeled ones failed to germinate. The seeds that failed to germinate were decomposed, and now they have lost their shape. It is probably decomposed by microorganisms and converted into a kind of fertilizer state. I hope this answer satisfies you. Have a nice day :)
I picked them in the spring (so they were out in the cold during winter months). Just put them in soil now. I really hope they will sprout and grow :) Thank you for your video.
@@carlos.fraile yes, it worked!🥳 I have around 4 seeds that sprouted, till now. I put them in damp soil on April 22nd. I can't wait for them to become tiny little plants ❤ PS: I really trained my patience since trying to grow a ginkgo tree from a seed 😂
Hello, this is Algae. Your passion for temperate trees is impressive :) Ginkgo biloba, like other temperate tree species, can grow in temperatures of 20-30°C. The temperature conditions that show the most vigorous growth rate are also 20-30℃, so you won't have much trouble growing ginkgo trees. However, low temperature conditions are required for harvesting seeds. In order to complete the natural life cycle of ginkgo trees, low temperature conditions must be provided for the trees. I hope that your passion will lead you to the goals you desire. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for watching my video and leaving comments for compliments. I know that ginkgo trees in East Asia are planted as ornamental trees in many parts of the world. I am happy that many people around the world can enjoy the beauty of ginkgo trees, and I am happy that my video seems to be helpful to those who want to enjoy ginkgo trees. I will work hard to make videos to provide more information to you living in California. Thanks, have a nice day :)
What an amazing well edited video! I'm in love with ginkgos and I'm trying since 3 months to germinate one but I think that the seeds i receive here in Italy are just bad ... If I open one it's all withered and not fully blown up like yours. I've tried to put them in the fridge for 3 months to simulate winter and then planting them opened /unpeeled or unopened but so far I got 0 success... The only gingko i have is a seedling 🌱 I've bought in a near nursery 😅 Thanks again!
@@Obsidemon Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for the compliments you left in the comments :) Ginkgo tree is very common in Korea. Even if humans do not plant seeds, there are many small ginkgo seedlings around the mother tree. Unfortunately, fresh ginkgo seeds seem to be rare in Italy. If there is a large ginkgo tree near your house, try gathering fresh seeds in the fall. Be sure to wear gloves when gathering ginkgo seeds. The fruit of the ginkgo tree produces its own odor. In addition, among the substances contained in ginkgo fruit, it contains substances that damage human skin. It's great that you've tried cold-treating the seeds. Most temperate plants require low temperature treatment for germination or bud formation. It seems that the seeds you purchased have failed to germinate successfully because they are not fresh. And it is recommended not to peel the shell of the seed. Ginkgo trees are divided into female and male trees. If you don't want the odor of fruits that are produced every fall, grow only one ginkgo tree. When planting ginkgo trees as street trees, government offices in Korea try to select and plant male trees. Nevertheless, it sometimes happens that a male tree turns into a female tree. I don't know if the tree was really transgender or if the government accidentally planted a female tree. In any case, it is impossible for a single ginkgo tree to produce fruit alone. I wish your ginkgo seedlings to grow beautifully. Thank you for visiting :)
The city I live in plants these all over and I never knew about it until a few weeks ago. I buy ginkgo pills but now I will be growing my own. Nothing better than free seeds for trees. I see the fruit on the trees but I will wait for them to fall. I am so glad I found some females. Most cities only plant males because of the stench. Thanks for posting the video now I know how to plant them. I can't wait to be able to pick my own leaves and make tea.
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for introducing your story in the comments. In Korea, the seeds of ginkgo trees are mainly eaten. Drinking ginkgo leaves as tea is very unfamiliar in Korea. The fact that ginkgo leaves can be made into tea is very interesting to me. It seems that not only Korea but also other countries avoid female ginkgo trees. After all, many people seem to want to avoid the stench emitted by the fruit of the ginkgo tree. I am glad that my video was helpful to you. Please wait patiently until the autumn when the fruits and seeds of the ginkgo tree mature. Considering the possibility that the seeds will not germinate, it is recommended to keep some of the seeds at a low temperature (4℃) for 1-2 months. I hope that the ginkgo tree just for you will sprout. Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae The most common way I have seen people use the leaves for tea is to dry them and put it in a tea ball. I have found a few recipes on UA-cam for the nuts. I can't wait to try those out. Thank you for the tips!
Hi. Thanks for this video. I have tow questions please. Does Gingko seeds need cold stratification in order to break their dormancy ? If I understand your method I just need to put seeds in soil and to place them in a sunny indoor window ? Thank you for your answer Algae.
Hello, this is Algae. I'm glad my video was helpful to you :) And I'm happy to get good questions from you. Q1. Does Gingko seeds need cold stratification in order to break their dormancy ? Response: Many people have been asked about the need for low-temperature treatment (cold treatment, cold-temperature treatment) processing of ginkgo seeds. Most of the academic materials I have checked contain claims that low-temperature treatment is necessary for the germination of ginkgo seeds. Some academic publications have argued that low-temperature treatment is unnecessary or not essential for the germination of ginkgo seeds, but the overwhelming majority of objections are against it. Some of the oldest academic materials I have seen were published in 1970. The period required for low-temperature treatment is different for each study. They offer as short as 1 month to as long as 3 months or more. Personally, I support the need for low-temperature treatment processing of ginkgo seeds. Most temperate plants have evolved in a way that requires low-temperature treatment for their seeds. If you don't know if your seeds need low-temperature treatment, the safest way is to try low-temperature treatment. The seeds of temperate plants are cold-resistant and can be stored for a long time at low temperatures. Except for the seeds of tropical plants, I store the seeds at a low temperature for the purpose of long-term storage, and keep them in a state where they can be sown at any time by treating them at a low temperature during the storage process. Q2. If I understand your method I just need to put seeds in soil and to place them in a sunny indoor window ? Response: Once your ginkgo seeds have been sufficiently cold-treated, you can plant them in the soil and place them in a warm indoor window. If seeds are planted in pots that have not been properly cold-treated, they will slowly rot. Do not remove the hard shell of ginkgo seeds. While many people think that the hard shell of ginkgo seeds is a huge challenge for sprouts, from the standpoint of normally germinating seeds, the shell is no problem. I hope my answer has solved your curiosity. I am glad that more people around the world love ginkgo trees than I thought. Due to the stench of ginkgo berries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to see ginkgo trees in the city center of Korea. I am very fortunate that ginkgo trees are being planted not only in Northeast Asia but also all over the world. Thank you for visiting my channel. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for leaving a nice question. First of all, congratulations on getting the fresh seeds. I hope your seeds will be cold-treated for a month, rather than being planted now. The seeds of temperate plants contain germination inhibitors. Their germination inhibitor is a kind of safety device designed to start germination in spring after winter. So, if you try to germinate without low temperature treatment, you will see mold growing instead of sprout. Low temperature treatment of seeds is done in a refrigerator at 4℃. Ginkgo biloba can also germinate on damp paper towels. But I recommend planting in the soil. In damp paper towels, mold easily grows from germinating seeds and sometimes odors are generated. There is no significant difference between the results on damp paper towel and soil. Therefore, I think that planting seeds in the soil is a convenient and easy way. I hope that a beautiful ginkgo tree just for you will germinate. Have a nice day :)
In our downtown area the city has several ginkgo trees. I parked beside on today and saw fruit all over the ground and bunches up in the tree. I gathered some. Hoping to sprout some.
Hello, this is Algae. I'm glad to get your questions :) A low-temperature treatment is required for ginkgo seeds to germinate. Although the standards are slightly different for each academic study, a large number of studies have proven the need for low-temperature treatment. I recommend to you a low-temperature treatment process of 1-2 months in a refrigerator at 4℃. If you are planning to grow ginkgo trees, I hope that your plans will be successful. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for leaving your question :) The seeds were not intentionally cold-treated (cold stratify). But I just kept the ginkgo seeds as food in a refrigerator at 4℃. According to some academic studies, low-temperature treatment is required for the germination of ginkgo seeds. There are various opinions on the period, but I recommend to others about 1-2 months of low temperature treatment. The seeds I used were stored at a temperature of 4℃ for about 2 months, and the germination was recorded on video. Therefore, low temperature treatment is required for general germination of ginkgo seeds, and my seeds are low temperature treated ones. I hope my answer has satisfied you. Have a nice day :)
This is the video i'm looking for. Your contents are amazing! Thankyou for sharing this how to germinate ginkgo seeds. If i can make request, would you like to make video how to growing maple seeds? Anyway, it's still your contents are amazing!
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for your praise. I am glad that the video I made seems to have helped you with your gardening. A variety of maple tree species are cultivated in Korea, including both native maple species and those introduced from abroad. I plan to germinate their seeds, and I plan to introduce them in a video. However, their seeds have not yet matured, and their maturation takes place between autumn and winter. Therefore, I am going to try the scheme in the winter when I can get seeds suitable for germination. I will do my best to make videos that meet your expectations with the maple seeds produced this year. Thanks again for your interest. Thank you for visiting my channel. Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae glad to hear that, Algae. I am so motivated, did old (dry / not fresh) maple seeds still germinate? can't wait for your maple seeds project. Keep it up, Algae! Anyway, thankyou for replying 💕👍
@@faiz8718 The germination rate varies depending on the storage condition of the seeds. There will be no difficulty in maintaining a high germination rate for at least 2-3 years. Mature seeds will germinate even after long-term storage if stored in a dry place at a low temperature (about 4℃). Thank you for your support :)
I love ginkgo trees and planted a male tree last year. I know there’s a female tree that has fruit and want to grab some to get the seeds. Once you plant the tree, how long does it take to know if it’s female or male?
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for leaving a question. I planted ginkgo seeds and observed them for 30 days. The growth process was observed up to the 30th day after sowing, not 30 days after the emergence of germinated sprouts. The seeds were sown after being stored in a refrigerator at 4℃ for about 2 months. I did not select seeds suitable for germination, but randomly selected and sown seeds from those sold for food. All cultivation processes were carried out indoors at 25℃. I hope my answer has satisfied you. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for leaving a good question. I used culture soil commonly distributed in Korea to grow ginkgo trees. The main material of the culture soil used is coco peat. It is a mixed form with some other ingredients added. Coco peat 51.5, peat moss 10, vermiculite 13, pearlite 15, zeolite 10, fertilizer 0.5 (%) Although the ginkgo tree grows wild in areas of Northeast Asia where there is human care, it is adaptable to a variety of environments. As for the soil, as long as the pH is not extremely high or low, I think that any material with a neutral pH is okay. If your local market or flower shop sells culture soil with a neutral pH, I recommend that you purchase the culture soil for growing ginkgo trees. I hope this was a sufficient answer. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for your compliments. Oh, you have a great interest in ginkgo too! Although the climates of Italy and Korea are not perfectly matched, the climates of both countries are temperate. Therefore, ginkgo can easily adapt to Italy. Recently I have been growing olive trees outdoors. Just as my olive tree has adapted to the Korean climate, I believe your ginkgo tree will adapt to the Italian climate. I wish you a successful outcome in your plans. Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae I really hope It! There are lots of ginkgos trees in pubblic parks and gardens but i'm not sure that the seeds will germinate, also because i live on the hills in the middle-north of the country. I'll tell you if something good happened next spring 😂
@@giacomoravaglioli4281 Thank you for sharing the good news :) You have finally made it! Congratulations! I hope your 10 ginkgo trees grow more beautifully.
Hello, this is Algae. That's a really good question! Ginkgo biloba, regardless of gender, produces green leaves. The season when ginkgo leaves change from green to yellow is only in fall. This does not mean that ginkgo will produce yellow leaves in the fall, it just means that existing green leaves will turn yellow. The cause of the color change of ginkgo leaves is related to the breakdown of chlorophyll. As the leaf chlorophyll is destroyed, the color of the hidden accessory pigment is revealed. So there is no ginkgo tree that only produces yellow leaves. (I've never heard of chlorophyll-deficient varieties.) Although the color of the leaf changes due to the change of the environment (e.g. temperature), I do not know whether it is possible to induce the color of the leaf to change in a short time through artificial environmental change. I hope my answer has solved your curiosity. Have a nice day :)
@@itsmebags6681 I was surprised to find out that there are more people in the world who love ginkgo than I thought. I hope my video will be helpful to everyone who loves ginkgo trees, including you :)
@@Algae_algae many people around the world are following Korean naster JADAM organic farming. one of the proven input is ginko leaf for making Jadam JHS, jadam herbal solution, which is used for organic pesticide. thus, you are helping the humanity by guiding us all to germinate and successfully grow ginko trees around the world. to make it easier for JADAM followers worldwide to find your video, may i suggest that you please post the same video using another title like : "How to plant ginko tree from seed for JADAM ultra low cost organic farming" also put these tags for that new post : # JHS, Jadam Herbal Solution # JADAM # Jadam natural pesticide # d.i.y. growing your own ginko biloba tree
@@HereNow2226 Thanks for your compliments on me :) I didn't know ginkgo was loved by so many people around the world. Besides, I wouldn't have known if you hadn't informed me that ginkgo is being used as a raw material for pesticides in countries other than Korea. Thanks for your interesting suggestion. Regarding ginkgo, I will make a new improved version of the video in the future and reflect your suggestions. I plan to discuss not only the cultivation of ginkgo trees but also their use from various aspects. Thank you very much for your passionate interest and sharing your ideas :)
Does anyone know how much light to give these? I have to use artificial light inside a garage as there is now natural light. They have just gotten their wood like stems but only have one set of leaves and i rent so i plan to grow in pots
Hello this is Algae. Thank you for leaving an interesting question :) According to checking several academic papers, it was confirmed that various light intensity conditions such as 300, 800, and 2000 μmol m −2 s −1 were applied in the studies. Honestly, 300 μmol m −2 s −1 is also a fairly strong light intensity condition. If you want to meet these conditions, you will have to invest a significant amount of money. But don't worry. Unless you are trying to grow ginkgo trees for academic research purposes, you may be able to grow ginkgo trees indoors using a combination of natural light and a standard artificial light source. Have a good day :)
Hello, this is Algae. I have the same question as you about the peeled seeds not germinate. Although I'm curious, I haven't done any further research on the cause of the phenomenon. So I'm not exactly sure what the cause is. However, it is clear that the peeled seeds did not germinate at all, and I have confirmed this experience several times. Either way, it was convenient not to peel the ginkgo seeds and they germinated normally. I hope someone publishes a research paper with a scientific analysis of this phenomenon. Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae thanks for your great work. is it possible that you had unintentionally hurt the inner seeds when you removed their shell? how about you try carefully grinding the shell open using sand-paper/abrasion tool without applying pressure to the inner seeds?
@@HereNow2226 I agree with your guess. It is possible that I damaged the seeds while removing the shell of the ginkgo seeds. I think using the sandpaper you suggested is also a good approach. However, since it is not necessary to remove the shell to germinate the ginkgo seeds, it seems unnecessary to try to safely remove the shell. Thanks for sharing your great comments :)
Hi, i grow small ginko biloba 6 months ago, but until now it doesn't grow higher, just still the same size as 6 months ago. Do you know why or have any suggestion?
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for leaving a nice question. Most trees, including ginkgo biloba, show a very high growth rate in early growth after germination. However, when a certain level is reached, the growth rate is significantly reduced. I think this phenomenon is a strategic choice for plant growth. At the beginning of germination, radicles are first made from seeds. Usually, the main function of radicle is water absorption, and there is a limit in performing the perfect function as a root. A shoot is made based on the moisture absorbed from the radicle and the nutrients stored in the seed. After the shoot is created, the root is strengthened after obtaining energy to use through photosynthesis. However, the shoot made in the early stage cannot prepare enough energy to continue the fast growth rate of the early stage. Poor energy makes the growth of the root slow, and the slow growth of the root leads to the slow growth of the shoot. In summary, the fast growth rate can be continued until the nutrients stored in the seeds are exhausted. After the energy stored in the seed is exhausted, it should grow with the energy obtained from the shoot of a young plant, and the growth rate is lowered because the amount of energy is small. Of course, the growth of shoot and root is simultaneous. However, I tried to classify the relationship of these factors into each stage and explained it in one cycle. What is clear is that most seeds make the radicle (root) first, and focus on the formation of shoots in the early stages of germination. If your ginkgo tree does not grow after that, I recommend improving the environment in which the ginkgo tree is grown. ginkgo tree grows well at high light intensity. Please provide sufficient light through sunlight or artificial light sources. And in order to increase the size of the shoot, an increase in the size of the root must be preceded. If ginkgo tree is planted in a pot, check that there is enough space for the roots to grow in the future. I hope your ginkgo tree can be a big and wonderful tree. Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae very nice, i planted it in the backyard but it was covered with building shade. So i move it to the pot and put it on roof top to get better sun light. And what fertilizer does this kind of tree need?
@@bl4ckb3ll You have taken very appropriate steps. I hope that your efforts will yield good results from your ginkgo tree. As for fertilizer, it doesn't matter which fertilizer you use (for vegetables or flowers). However, do not choose the wrong usage out of greed. Trees grow slowly. Therefore, the effect of fertilizers is not very noticeable. Therefore, use the fertilizer according to the instructions for the product you are purchasing. Please note that fertilizer is not essential, it is one of your options. I hope my answer was helpful to you.
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for your support. The ginkgo trees in the video were grown for arbor day in Korea. The little ginkgo trees I grew were planted outdoors in the forest on arbor day last year. Currently, I don't know if the ginkgo trees I planted survived the winter. One day I plan to make ginkgo bonsai. However, as I haven't tried making ginkgo bonsai yet, I don't have any specific plans for making a new video related to ginkgo. In my opinion, it seems possible to grow ginkgo trees in Indonesia. The warm climate of Indonesia is expected to be similar to the summer of Korea. I have visited a Malaysian city located on the island Borneo, and the climate there is similar to summer in Korea. Based on that experience, I think Indonesia (e.g. Java, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Borneo) will be similar. However, I think there will be many limitations in the process of Ginkgo biloba to flower and produce fruits and seeds. Most temperate plants require low temperature exposure to form flower buds. I think ginkgo trees are no exception. Therefore, while it is possible to germinate ginkgo seeds and grow sprouts into big trees in Indonesia, it is expected that harvesting seeds from trees will be limited. Additionally, the leaves of ginkgo trees change from green to yellow under the influence of the cool temperatures of autumn. Therefore, it will be difficult to observe the color change of ginkgo leaves in Indonesia. I hope my answer has solved your question. Have a good day :)
Hello This is Algae. Thank you for leaving a good question :) Seeds can be collected by crushing the fruit surrounding the seeds and washing them in water. (Use enough power not to break the seeds.) Since fruit of ginkgo biloba contains toxic substances, be sure to wear rubber gloves and pay attention to safety. The fruit contains substances to inhibit seed germination. This is a safeguard to prevent seeds from germinating before winter arrives. If the seeds do not germinate after planting them, it is because the seeds are of poor quality or have rotted in the soil. Have a good day :)
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for watching my video :) Two BGMs were used in this video, and the titles of the sound sources are as follows: #1 Leaning On the Everlasting Arms - Zachariah Hickman #2 Let's Do This! - Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum Have a good day :)
Did you have to warm stratify first or only cold stratify? Im seeing mixed information, some are telling me to warm stratify and then cold stratify and some are saying cold stratify is all you need.
Hello, this is Algae. Thanks for the nice question :) I just stratified ginkgo seeds at low temperatures. The stratification process was carried out in a refrigerator at 4℃ for over a month. As far as I know, only low temperatures are required for the stratification of ginkgo seeds. The fact that stratification takes place even in warm conditions is unfamiliar to me. Is it a stratification related to plants in which seeds dormant (estivation) in hot and dry conditions? Interesting. Thanks for letting me know what I don't know. Have a nice day :)
Hello, I have two small sprouted ginkgo plants. The leaves are drooping, how do I make them stand up straight again? Do they require more water/moist soil or more light?
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for leaving a nice question :) Is the soil in the pot dry? If the soil is dry and the leaves and stems are drooping, watering may solve the problem. Ginkgo biloba requires good quality light. I hope you give the sprouts the best place you can offer. If the sprouts are not healthy even though the soil is moist, stop watering and let the soil dry for a while. If the shoots wither due to excessive watering, your best choice is to transplant the sprouts into new soil. I hope your sprouts can grow into big ginkgo trees in the future. Have a good day :)
Your video has inspired me to try out germinating the seeds. I live in the tropics and too have a culture of having eating cooked ginkgo seeds in sweetened soup as a dessert and it's Yummy! Can I ask if any seeds that are store bought can be germinated?
Hello, this is Algae. I am glad that my video was helpful to you. I am very glad to know that ginkgo seeds are also used as foods outside of Northeast Asia. Based on Korea, peeled seeds did not germinate regardless of freshness. On the other hand, most of the seeds that were not peeled germinated normally even 1-2 years after harvest depending on storage conditions. I think it's similar where you live. However, this is a case under the premise that the seeds sold in the store are in good condition. If ginkgo seeds are commonly used as food in your country, it is assumed that fresh seeds are sold at low prices. It would not be a bad idea to buy seeds that are not peeled and try to germinate them. If you take on the challenge of growing ginkgo trees, I wish you the best of luck. Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae I have germinated and successfully grown avocado and amanatsu citrus seedlings so definitely will try ginkgo! Thanks for your sharing your experience.
Hello this is Algae. Thank you for the nice question :) This video was filmed and uploaded a long time ago. I have already planted them outdoors. I remember that after sowing the seeds, I grew them in small plastic cups for about 2-3 months and then planted them outdoors. Currently, I am living abroad for academic research and cannot confirm their current status. Happy new year :)
Hello, this is Algae. In Korea, high-quality ginkgo seeds are produced. Most of the ginkgo seeds sold on the market as food are fresh and have a high germination rate (However, in the case of products with shell removed in consideration of convenience in using them as food, the germination rate of the seeds converges to 0%.). For this reason, I was able to easily obtain good quality seeds. In the past, I have experience growing ginkgo trees by collecting seeds from street trees and wild trees. The seeds were randomly planted without any special selection process, and more than 80% of the planted seeds germinated successfully. Based on this experience, I believe that planting freshly harvested seeds is one way to sow fresh seeds. Good quality seeds are usually large and seemingly undamaged. However, it is impossible to distinguish all bad seeds based on their appearance. One way to separate some of these bad seeds from normal seeds is to place the seeds in a bowl of water. Bad seeds are less dense and float to the surface of the water. On the other hand, good quality seeds that are full inside the shell sink to the bottom of the bowl. I have experienced the process of harvesting the seeds of ginkgo trees. In the process of washing the seeds from which the pulp of the ginkgo fruit has been removed, the seeds floating on the water are thrown away. Abandoned seeds were only a fraction of the washed seeds, and those that sink in water were perfect as food and as seeds for germination. I think it's rare to get bad ginkgo seeds. However, I know that this only applies to the Korean environment, and not in countries where ginkgo trees are less common. So the best advice I can leave is all you should aim for is to get fresh seeds. Additionally, of all the seeds available, the larger and denser seeds are likely to be the best seeds. I hope that your concerns related to seed selection have been resolved :)
@@faiz8718 It's Okay. Anyone can be late to reply depending on their circumstances. Different times apply to different parts of the world. Moreover, different people have different daily schedules. I enjoy being able to communicate with other plant lovers abroad, and I am happy to be able to communicate with you on a common interest :)
Hello, this is Algae. The cuttings (cuttage) of ginkgo trees are not included in this video. If I get a chance in the future, I will try to make a video about cuttings. First of all, Korea relies on seeds and cuttings for propagation of ginkgo trees. Cuttings are usually attempted in spring or early summer. Branches newly grown last year are the main material for cuttings, and to increase the success rate of cuttings, using soft branches that have not been lignified is the key to cutting ginkgo. I forgot about ginkgo cuttings, thank you for reminding me. Have a nice day :)
Hello, this is Algae. I understand your desperate situation. You need ginkgo seeds as a material for your academic research, right? Unfortunately it seems difficult for me to deliver Ginkgo Seeds to you. I live in Korea and have no experience in delivering living organisms, including seeds, abroad. Moreover, according to the Nagoya Protocol, shipping seeds abroad is not an easy task. A legal permit from a government agency is required, and the seeds must be packaged using a packaging method that meets the standards. Furthermore, I am not in the business of selling seeds. Therefore, I am not the suitable person to ship fresh seeds abroad. If there was a seed product packaged and sold by a Korean seed company, it would have been easier to deliver the seeds to you. However, in Korea, Ginkgo biloba seeds are only used as food and are not popular as seeds for growing ornamental plants. As a result, there are no packaged products sold by seed companies, and it is difficult to find seeds suitable for overseas delivery. In Korea, a large number of ginkgo seeds are produced every year, and fresh seeds are distributed in the market. These seeds are not only excellent as food, but also perfectly suitable as seeds for germination. What I would recommend to you is to visit Korea and buy the seeds and take them with you. I know that many countries are tolerant of foreign tourists returning to their home countries by purchasing small amounts of agricultural products or vegetable seeds. In order to prevent diseases and pests related to plants, it is necessary to go through quarantine procedures with heat and chemicals, but it is not a complicated process. In the past, I have the experience of bringing small amounts of mangoes and mangosteens to Korea after traveling to Southeast Asia. At that time, after going through a simple procedure at the airport in Korea, I was able to eat the fruits at my house in Korea. I have a question for you. Assuming sufficient facilities are in place, I believe tissue culture is one of the most efficient methods of asexual reproduction. By the way, you want to try asexual reproduction using seeds that are the result of sexual reproduction. What is the purpose of this attempt, and what meaningful results do you expect it to have? In general, tissue culture of plants uses stem or root tissue. In particular, the growing point (SAM, shoot apical meristem; RAM, root apical meristem) or multipotential cell of cambium is the target. However, a large part of the tissue constituting the seed is the endosperm, and the embryo composed of multipotential cells is only a small part. Considering these facts, the goal of the experiment you designed piques my curiosity. I think that small sprouts that have germinated and started budding may also be good ingredients. Personally, I am very sorry that I cannot be of much help to you. Even after COVID-19 is over, if you are still interested in ginkgo, I hope you can visit Korea and buy good quality seeds. I don't know whether you are pursuing a master's or doctoral program, but I wish you good luck in your academic research activities. Have a nice day :)
What was the soaking step? Was that warm water or just regular water? And also I thought they needed cold stratification, my ginkgo seeds just arrived so I can grow them, and I’m making sure I’m doing it right since the kit didn’t come with that many seeds Also where did you get the seeds?
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for leaving a nice question :) You do not need to soak the seeds in water. Just plant the seeds in the soil. Soaking ginkgo seeds in water is meaningless. And cold stratification is strongly recommended. For the seeds of ginkgo biloba to germinate smoothly, low-temperature treatment is required for about a month. Store your seeds in the refrigerator at 4℃ for 1 month. Ginkgo trees are common in Korea. And Koreans use the seeds of ginkgo as food. In the fall and winter, fresh ginkgo seeds are sold on the market and most of them are excellent seeds to germinate. In addition, since Ginkgo biloba is common in parks, the seeds are also easy to collect. May your ginkgo tree sprout. Have a good day :)
@@Algae_algae I just took my ginkgo seeds out of stratification. How long does it take for the seed to split to making a root to making a stem? Also are unpeeled ginkgos also sold in stores?
@@safepancake7551 Most likely, the germination of the seeds will take place within a month. In Korea, mainly unpeeled ginkgo seeds are sold throughout the fall and winter.
@@Algae_algae something very strange and interesting just happened, i found a ginkgo tree in my city that was female, i had originally gone just to try my luck at cuttings but i noticed the fruit, they werent ripe and rancid yet but were turning yellow, when i cut one open the seed inside was hard and looked developed so i harvested a handful. the fruit was also slightly soft and juicy on the inside. here i am a couple hours later soaking my seeds overnight. and ive just had them on my desk occasionally looking at them. and i just looked at them and one of them has cracked open slightly and at the very tip is a little green. im gonna leave it in the water with high hopes of any sign of growth, it would be insane that it started germinating before i even stratified it so it's pretty wishful thinking
So as expected nothing happened with that seed, but one of my cuttings buds just opened , this is the first time a cutting of mine has grown instead of rotting
Hello, this is Algae. Sorry, I didn't understand exactly what you mean. Do you want to grow ginkgo trees in India? It is possible to grow ginkgo trees in India. However, I do not know whether the ginkgo trees will be able to produce seeds smoothly. In order to produce seeds smoothly, an appropriate level of low temperature must be provided for a certain period of time. I'm not sure if the warm climate of India will provide the low temperature conditions for ginkgo trees. I hope your question has been resolved. Have a good day :)
Hello, this is Algae. I am glad that my video can be helpful to you. I'm sorry I can't help you get ginkgo seeds. Whether you want ginkgo seeds simply for gardening or research, it is impossible for me to provide them to you. I am not authorized to sell seeds issued by the Korean government. Therefore, I am not in a status and not qualified to legally sell live seeds abroad. Moreover, I do not export any living organisms out of the country under the Nagoya Protocol. If you live in Korea, you can easily obtain ginkgo seeds without my help. Ginkgo biloba is a tree that can be easily found in parks in Korea. In addition, fresh seeds marketed as food are common. If you can visit Korea, you can buy cheap and fresh seeds. However, in this case, you will need to familiarize yourself with the legal procedures for exporting seeds from Korea to your country. I'm sorry I can't actively help you grow your ginkgo tree. Have a good day :)
nice video! i like these trees. i have two questions: can these trees be grown in a cold climate like in Norway? and can i grow store bought, unpeeled seeds?
Hello This is Algae. Thank you for the nice question :) Ginkgo tree is a plant that lives in temperate climates. They are distributed in lowlands in temperate climates, and cannot survive in highlands even in temperate climates. These characteristics are thought to be related to temperature. I know that Norway belongs to the cold climate like Siberia. Although ginkgo trees can survive temperate winters, it is expected that they will struggle through Norwegian winters. As long as the seeds you buy at the grocery store are fresh, they will definitely germinate. However, seeds will be quarantined in the process of being imported, and this process can be done by strong heat or something. If there is any damage caused by the quarantine process, such as strong heat, the germination rate of the seeds will be extremely low. Have a good day :)
"South Norway is a region with a mild climate. The day temperatures range from 2 °C (36 °F) in January to 19 °C (66 °F) in July. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 12 °C (53 °F), the lowest in February with -2 °C (28 °F)." Ginkgo will grow fine under these circumstances. My two Gingko trees are in my yard in the Chicago suburbs. Coldest winter temperatures here are usually as low as -23 °C (-10 °F) but can get as cold as -32 °C (-25 °F). So unless you are in the arctic circle the trees will thrive. In a good year my Gingko will add 18 inches (46 cm) of growth. If you are ever in the Chicago area, portions of Harlem Avenue (Riverside / Berwyn Area) are lined with Gingko trees and you can gather a bushel of seeds in the fall. See link for images. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ginkgo_Riverside,_Illinois.JPG
Hi. Thank you for your video! Greetings from Bulgaria. Just want to confirm im doing all right: 1. I putted the seeds in water for 24 hours in November. 2. Then I putted the seeds in the fridge (in November). 3. Now I can put the seeds in water for 24 hours and then I can put them in soil? Is that correct?
Hello, this is Algae. I am glad that this video was helpful to you :) I hope it will be helpful to many people, including you in Bulgaria. It is recommended that you omit the first of the three courses you suggested. And since the process of soaking the seeds in water is not an essential process, there will be no difficulty in germinating the seeds of the ginkgo tree by proceeding only with the second process. You have already done the first and second steps. Through the second process, it is thought that the low-temperature treatment required for germinating ginkgo seeds has been sufficiently achieved. Now, if you plant those seeds in a pot with soil, you'll be able to grow a nice ginkgo tree. * You have successfully prepared your seeds for sowing. Now all you have to do is plant it. Please take care not to run dry until the seeds germinate safely. However, avoid unnecessary watering. Personally, I think additional watering is good when the soil surface dries out. I wish your ginkgo trees to grow successfully. And I hope your ginkgo trees can decorate the autumn in Bulgaria with yellow leaves. Have a good day :)
Hello this is Algae. Thank you for watching my video :) Unfortunately, I have no information about the distribution of ginkgo seeds overseas. I'm sorry I can't help you. Have a good day :)
I am from India, this plant is not available in india. But I love it too much and just mad for it. So sir please tell me how I got it. I am waiting for your reply.🙏
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for watching my video :) As you might think, growing ginkgo trees in the tropics is not an easy task. Perhaps in the tropics, getting fresh ginkgo seeds can be difficult. What I would recommend to you is to find a company that imports fresh ginkgo seeds. Ginkgo seeds are one of the useful ingredients in Korea. If an Indian company is importing ginkgo seeds as a food ingredient, I recommend that you buy fresh, unhulled seeds. If there is no company that imports seeds, I recommend that you visit the country where the ginkgo tree grows. If you visit a region where ginkgo trees are grown, such as Korea, China, or Japan, in the fall or winter, you can probably buy fresh seeds. I hope you can buy fresh seeds. Have a good day :)
Hello this is Algae. Sorry I can't actively help you :( Not only do I not sell seeds, I don't know of any overseas distributors that sell ginkgo seeds. If you visit countries such as Korea, Japan, or China, you will be able to purchase fresh seeds. Have a good day :)
Hello this is Algae. Thank you for sharing good information :) What you say is correct. All taxonomically close species of Ginkgo biloba have become extinct. That's why the ginkgo tree seems more special. Unfortunately, they seem to have been ecologically eliminated. It is difficult for them to survive in nature because there are currently no partner animals to spread their seeds. Nowadays, they have become a species that requires human help. Perhaps, the related species of Ginkgo biloba were extinct in nature before human help came to them. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the beautiful leaves and delicious seeds of the ginkgo tree. Have a good day :)
These seeds may need to be cold stratified to germinate, I grew some fresh Ginkgo but no one germinated. Then I picked some seeds outside that went through winter cold, and they germinated very fast😂
Hello, this is Algae. Thank you for the good question. It is known that the sex of ginkgo trees is determined by chromosomes and genes. Therefore, the sex of a ginkgo tree is not determined by temperature. For smooth germination of ginkgo seeds, exposure to low temperatures is recommended, and you can use the refrigerator or outdoor winter for this. Have a good day :)
Great choice of music. "Only God can make a tree"
Subhan Allah
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for your music recommendations :)
My great uncle was in the army in Japan in the 1960s, and he brought home a ginkgo sapling. When I was young, it was small enough to climb, but now its almost as tall as our house. So, if anyone ever asks you, "Can ginkgo tree grow in midwest U.S., the answer is yes. They're beautiful trees. We always thought our tree was male because there were never any fruits, but about 10 years ago, it started making them. I wonder, does ginkgo take a long time to make nuts, or could it change sex?
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for sharing your precious story :)
As you know, 'Sex conversion in Ginkgo biloba' is a topic that has been well studied in academic.
There is a gene that determines the sex of the Ginkgo tree, and many studies have been published on this.
If your ginkgo tree is not producing fruit after 10 years of age, it is likely male (Some studies have reported that starting from seedling takes 10-20 years, and starting from grafting takes 8-10 years.).
But if you have one tree, even if it is female, it will not produce fruit.
Have a good day :)
I read it takes 20 years before producing fruit
Buenos días
Gracias gracias gracias
I love picking up the seeds and planting them there are a couple female trees at my street and I come to them every year once they start dropping I don’t buy the nuts because I don’t have to if one can locate a female ginkgo then all you have to do is go to the tree and collect them I’ll do it with any other seed if can get to them and as long as I am where I live I will always come back for them
Hello This is Algae.
Thank you for sharing your valuable experience and information.
Have a good day :)
Well done and good job.hamsa hamida.terima kasih . thank you.👍
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for your compliments.
I will continue to make videos that will receive your compliment in the future.
Have a nice day :)
I bought some seeds to try to grow them, but I live in a tropical country so I have some reservation and come here to find some ideas to germinate them successfully. I wish to see them to grow old with me and outlive me lol. Pls post some updates in the future about the transplantation
Hello, this is Algae.
Oh, I'm so glad that ginkgo is loved even in the tropics!
Besides, I am very happy to be able to help you.
I don't know if the ginkgo seeds you bought have been properly treated for germination. However, the best you can do for successful germination is to apply a low-temperature treatment. In the wild, some ginkgo seeds dormant for several years rather than germinate the following year. Therefore, even if the seed has already been low-temperature treated by the seller, further low-temperature treatment is not harmful to the seed.
I recommend low-temperature treating your seeds for about two months. You can store it in the refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius. And to prevent the seeds from drying out more than necessary, please keep them in a vinyl bag. After the low-temperature treatment is completed, you can proceed with the process in the video.
Some ginkgo enthusiasts try making bonsai to enjoy ginkgo indoors. I am also trying to do something similar to them. However, I do not have enough knowledge about bonsai, and I am in the process of practicing So I don't have a nice result yet. But I will not give up and try. If good results are made, I will inform you through the video.
I wish your ginkgo seed to germinate successfully.
Have a nice day :)
Jadi yg di kupas lambat tumbuhnya?🙏🙏❤️❤️🇲🇨🇲🇨
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for the good question you left.
First of all, I don't know Indonesian.
So, I checked your question with the help of Google Translate.
*Google translate result
'Jadi yg di kupas lambat tumbuhnya?'
>So the peeled ones grow slowly?
To answer your question, peeled ones failed to germinate. The seeds that failed to germinate were decomposed, and now they have lost their shape. It is probably decomposed by microorganisms and converted into a kind of fertilizer state.
I hope this answer satisfies you.
Have a nice day :)
yang di kupas bijinya jadi reput / busuk / kompos. bukan lambat tumbuh, biji yg di kupas mati, ngak bisa tumbuh.
I picked them in the spring (so they were out in the cold during winter months). Just put them in soil now. I really hope they will sprout and grow :) Thank you for your video.
did it work ?
@@carlos.fraile yes, it worked!🥳 I have around 4 seeds that sprouted, till now. I put them in damp soil on April 22nd. I can't wait for them to become tiny little plants ❤
PS: I really trained my patience since trying to grow a ginkgo tree from a seed 😂
Did your tree grow? @@laurabucataru1701
Is it possible to grow ginkgo biloba at a temperature of 20-30 degree celsius....
Hello, this is Algae.
Your passion for temperate trees is impressive :)
Ginkgo biloba, like other temperate tree species, can grow in temperatures of 20-30°C. The temperature conditions that show the most vigorous growth rate are also 20-30℃, so you won't have much trouble growing ginkgo trees. However, low temperature conditions are required for harvesting seeds. In order to complete the natural life cycle of ginkgo trees, low temperature conditions must be provided for the trees.
I hope that your passion will lead you to the goals you desire.
Have a nice day :)
Thanks you for sharing. It was very interesting. I Might give a try. 👍,Hello from 🇨🇦.
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for watching my video and leaving comments for compliments.
I know that ginkgo trees in East Asia are planted as ornamental trees in many parts of the world.
I am happy that many people around the world can enjoy the beauty of ginkgo trees, and I am happy that my video seems to be helpful to those who want to enjoy ginkgo trees.
I will work hard to make videos to provide more information to you living in California.
Thanks, have a nice day :)
What an amazing well edited video!
I'm in love with ginkgos and I'm trying since 3 months to germinate one but I think that the seeds i receive here in Italy are just bad ... If I open one it's all withered and not fully blown up like yours.
I've tried to put them in the fridge for 3 months to simulate winter and then planting them opened /unpeeled or unopened but so far I got 0 success...
The only gingko i have is a seedling 🌱 I've bought in a near nursery 😅
Thanks again!
@@Obsidemon Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for the compliments you left in the comments :)
Ginkgo tree is very common in Korea. Even if humans do not plant seeds, there are many small ginkgo seedlings around the mother tree.
Unfortunately, fresh ginkgo seeds seem to be rare in Italy. If there is a large ginkgo tree near your house, try gathering fresh seeds in the fall. Be sure to wear gloves when gathering ginkgo seeds. The fruit of the ginkgo tree produces its own odor. In addition, among the substances contained in ginkgo fruit, it contains substances that damage human skin.
It's great that you've tried cold-treating the seeds. Most temperate plants require low temperature treatment for germination or bud formation. It seems that the seeds you purchased have failed to germinate successfully because they are not fresh. And it is recommended not to peel the shell of the seed.
Ginkgo trees are divided into female and male trees. If you don't want the odor of fruits that are produced every fall, grow only one ginkgo tree. When planting ginkgo trees as street trees, government offices in Korea try to select and plant male trees. Nevertheless, it sometimes happens that a male tree turns into a female tree. I don't know if the tree was really transgender or if the government accidentally planted a female tree. In any case, it is impossible for a single ginkgo tree to produce fruit alone.
I wish your ginkgo seedlings to grow beautifully.
Thank you for visiting :)
Can I grow them in water like it is often done with avocado seeds?
The city I live in plants these all over and I never knew about it until a few weeks ago. I buy ginkgo pills but now I will be growing my own. Nothing better than free seeds for trees. I see the fruit on the trees but I will wait for them to fall. I am so glad I found some females. Most cities only plant males because of the stench. Thanks for posting the video now I know how to plant them. I can't wait to be able to pick my own leaves and make tea.
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for introducing your story in the comments.
In Korea, the seeds of ginkgo trees are mainly eaten.
Drinking ginkgo leaves as tea is very unfamiliar in Korea.
The fact that ginkgo leaves can be made into tea is very interesting to me.
It seems that not only Korea but also other countries avoid female ginkgo trees.
After all, many people seem to want to avoid the stench emitted by the fruit of the ginkgo tree.
I am glad that my video was helpful to you.
Please wait patiently until the autumn when the fruits and seeds of the ginkgo tree mature.
Considering the possibility that the seeds will not germinate, it is recommended to keep some of the seeds at a low temperature (4℃) for 1-2 months.
I hope that the ginkgo tree just for you will sprout.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae
The most common way I have seen people use the leaves for tea is to dry them and put it in a tea ball. I have found a few recipes on UA-cam for the nuts. I can't wait to try those out. Thank you for the tips!
Hi. Thanks for this video.
I have tow questions please.
Does Gingko seeds need cold stratification in order to break their dormancy ?
If I understand your method I just need to put seeds in soil and to place them in a sunny indoor window ?
Thank you for your answer Algae.
Hello, this is Algae.
I'm glad my video was helpful to you :)
And I'm happy to get good questions from you.
Q1. Does Gingko seeds need cold stratification in order to break their dormancy ?
Response: Many people have been asked about the need for low-temperature treatment (cold treatment, cold-temperature treatment) processing of ginkgo seeds. Most of the academic materials I have checked contain claims that low-temperature treatment is necessary for the germination of ginkgo seeds. Some academic publications have argued that low-temperature treatment is unnecessary or not essential for the germination of ginkgo seeds, but the overwhelming majority of objections are against it. Some of the oldest academic materials I have seen were published in 1970. The period required for low-temperature treatment is different for each study. They offer as short as 1 month to as long as 3 months or more.
Personally, I support the need for low-temperature treatment processing of ginkgo seeds. Most temperate plants have evolved in a way that requires low-temperature treatment for their seeds. If you don't know if your seeds need low-temperature treatment, the safest way is to try low-temperature treatment. The seeds of temperate plants are cold-resistant and can be stored for a long time at low temperatures. Except for the seeds of tropical plants, I store the seeds at a low temperature for the purpose of long-term storage, and keep them in a state where they can be sown at any time by treating them at a low temperature during the storage process.
Q2. If I understand your method I just need to put seeds in soil and to place them in a sunny indoor window ?
Response: Once your ginkgo seeds have been sufficiently cold-treated, you can plant them in the soil and place them in a warm indoor window. If seeds are planted in pots that have not been properly cold-treated, they will slowly rot.
Do not remove the hard shell of ginkgo seeds. While many people think that the hard shell of ginkgo seeds is a huge challenge for sprouts, from the standpoint of normally germinating seeds, the shell is no problem.
I hope my answer has solved your curiosity.
I am glad that more people around the world love ginkgo trees than I thought.
Due to the stench of ginkgo berries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to see ginkgo trees in the city center of Korea.
I am very fortunate that ginkgo trees are being planted not only in Northeast Asia but also all over the world.
Thank you for visiting my channel.
Have a nice day :)
Thanks for your tips! I got some ginkgo seeds from a park, I'm going to try if they can be germinated using the damp paper towel method as well
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for leaving a nice question.
First of all, congratulations on getting the fresh seeds.
I hope your seeds will be cold-treated for a month, rather than being planted now. The seeds of temperate plants contain germination inhibitors. Their germination inhibitor is a kind of safety device designed to start germination in spring after winter. So, if you try to germinate without low temperature treatment, you will see mold growing instead of sprout. Low temperature treatment of seeds is done in a refrigerator at 4℃.
Ginkgo biloba can also germinate on damp paper towels. But I recommend planting in the soil. In damp paper towels, mold easily grows from germinating seeds and sometimes odors are generated. There is no significant difference between the results on damp paper towel and soil. Therefore, I think that planting seeds in the soil is a convenient and easy way.
I hope that a beautiful ginkgo tree just for you will germinate.
Have a nice day :)
In our downtown area the city has several ginkgo trees. I parked beside on today and saw fruit all over the ground and bunches up in the tree. I gathered some. Hoping to sprout some.
do they have to go through a cold period before germinating?
Hello, this is Algae.
I'm glad to get your questions :)
A low-temperature treatment is required for ginkgo seeds to germinate.
Although the standards are slightly different for each academic study, a large number of studies have proven the need for low-temperature treatment.
I recommend to you a low-temperature treatment process of 1-2 months in a refrigerator at 4℃.
If you are planning to grow ginkgo trees, I hope that your plans will be successful.
Have a nice day :)
Did you cold stratify them at all or just exactly what you did in video?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for leaving your question :)
The seeds were not intentionally cold-treated (cold stratify). But I just kept the ginkgo seeds as food in a refrigerator at 4℃.
According to some academic studies, low-temperature treatment is required for the germination of ginkgo seeds. There are various opinions on the period, but I recommend to others about 1-2 months of low temperature treatment.
The seeds I used were stored at a temperature of 4℃ for about 2 months, and the germination was recorded on video.
Therefore, low temperature treatment is required for general germination of ginkgo seeds, and my seeds are low temperature treated ones.
I hope my answer has satisfied you.
Have a nice day :)
Excelente
This is the video i'm looking for. Your contents are amazing! Thankyou for sharing this how to germinate ginkgo seeds.
If i can make request, would you like to make video how to growing maple seeds?
Anyway, it's still your contents are amazing!
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for your praise.
I am glad that the video I made seems to have helped you with your gardening.
A variety of maple tree species are cultivated in Korea, including both native maple species and those introduced from abroad. I plan to germinate their seeds, and I plan to introduce them in a video. However, their seeds have not yet matured, and their maturation takes place between autumn and winter. Therefore, I am going to try the scheme in the winter when I can get seeds suitable for germination.
I will do my best to make videos that meet your expectations with the maple seeds produced this year.
Thanks again for your interest.
Thank you for visiting my channel.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae glad to hear that, Algae. I am so motivated, did old (dry / not fresh) maple seeds still germinate? can't wait for your maple seeds project. Keep it up, Algae!
Anyway, thankyou for replying 💕👍
@@faiz8718 The germination rate varies depending on the storage condition of the seeds. There will be no difficulty in maintaining a high germination rate for at least 2-3 years. Mature seeds will germinate even after long-term storage if stored in a dry place at a low temperature (about 4℃).
Thank you for your support :)
I love ginkgo trees and planted a male tree last year. I know there’s a female tree that has fruit and want to grab some to get the seeds.
Once you plant the tree, how long does it take to know if it’s female or male?
does it really count as 30 days if you have to stratify the seeds before planting?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for leaving a question.
I planted ginkgo seeds and observed them for 30 days.
The growth process was observed up to the 30th day after sowing, not 30 days after the emergence of germinated sprouts.
The seeds were sown after being stored in a refrigerator at 4℃ for about 2 months. I did not select seeds suitable for germination, but randomly selected and sown seeds from those sold for food. All cultivation processes were carried out indoors at 25℃.
I hope my answer has satisfied you.
Have a nice day :)
What type of soil you used?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for leaving a good question.
I used culture soil commonly distributed in Korea to grow ginkgo trees.
The main material of the culture soil used is coco peat.
It is a mixed form with some other ingredients added.
Coco peat 51.5, peat moss 10, vermiculite 13, pearlite 15, zeolite 10, fertilizer 0.5 (%)
Although the ginkgo tree grows wild in areas of Northeast Asia where there is human care, it is adaptable to a variety of environments.
As for the soil, as long as the pH is not extremely high or low, I think that any material with a neutral pH is okay.
If your local market or flower shop sells culture soil with a neutral pH, I recommend that you purchase the culture soil for growing ginkgo trees.
I hope this was a sufficient answer.
Have a nice day :)
Terima kasih tipnya
Hello, this is Algae.
I'm glad my video can be helpful to you.
Have a good day :)
Nice video! I'm gonna try to plant ginkgos seeds here in Italy even if the climate is a bit different.
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for your compliments.
Oh, you have a great interest in ginkgo too!
Although the climates of Italy and Korea are not perfectly matched, the climates of both countries are temperate.
Therefore, ginkgo can easily adapt to Italy.
Recently I have been growing olive trees outdoors.
Just as my olive tree has adapted to the Korean climate, I believe your ginkgo tree will adapt to the Italian climate.
I wish you a successful outcome in your plans.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae I really hope It! There are lots of ginkgos trees in pubblic parks and gardens but i'm not sure that the seeds will germinate, also because i live on the hills in the middle-north of the country. I'll tell you if something good happened next spring 😂
I’m also from italy and the gingko tree i planted just as an experiment, 4/5 months ago, is now 10/15 cm tall, so.. i think it’s possible 👌🏻
@@Algae_algae Hi! I Just want you to know that the ginkgo's seeds are germinated three months ago! Now i have 10 beautifull little plants!!!
@@giacomoravaglioli4281 Thank you for sharing the good news :)
You have finally made it!
Congratulations!
I hope your 10 ginkgo trees grow more beautifully.
Does ginkgo tree original color for female is yellow? Or is it green.? And can we determine if its yellow.?
Hello, this is Algae.
That's a really good question!
Ginkgo biloba, regardless of gender, produces green leaves.
The season when ginkgo leaves change from green to yellow is only in fall.
This does not mean that ginkgo will produce yellow leaves in the fall, it just means that existing green leaves will turn yellow.
The cause of the color change of ginkgo leaves is related to the breakdown of chlorophyll.
As the leaf chlorophyll is destroyed, the color of the hidden accessory pigment is revealed.
So there is no ginkgo tree that only produces yellow leaves. (I've never heard of chlorophyll-deficient varieties.)
Although the color of the leaf changes due to the change of the environment (e.g. temperature), I do not know whether it is possible to induce the color of the leaf to change in a short time through artificial environmental change.
I hope my answer has solved your curiosity.
Have a nice day :)
Wow thank you for taking a time to Answer. Because i am really interested to plant this tree 💕
@@itsmebags6681 I was surprised to find out that there are more people in the world who love ginkgo than I thought.
I hope my video will be helpful to everyone who loves ginkgo trees, including you :)
@@Algae_algae many people around the world are following Korean naster JADAM organic farming. one of the proven input is ginko leaf for making Jadam JHS, jadam herbal solution, which is used for organic pesticide. thus, you are helping the humanity by guiding us all to germinate and successfully grow ginko trees around the world.
to make it easier for JADAM followers worldwide to find your video, may i suggest that you please post the same video using another title like :
"How to plant ginko tree from seed for JADAM ultra low cost organic farming"
also put these tags for that new post :
# JHS, Jadam Herbal Solution
# JADAM
# Jadam natural pesticide
# d.i.y. growing your own ginko biloba tree
@@HereNow2226 Thanks for your compliments on me :)
I didn't know ginkgo was loved by so many people around the world.
Besides, I wouldn't have known if you hadn't informed me that ginkgo is being used as a raw material for pesticides in countries other than Korea.
Thanks for your interesting suggestion.
Regarding ginkgo, I will make a new improved version of the video in the future and reflect your suggestions.
I plan to discuss not only the cultivation of ginkgo trees but also their use from various aspects.
Thank you very much for your passionate interest and sharing your ideas :)
Does anyone know how much light to give these? I have to use artificial light inside a garage as there is now natural light. They have just gotten their wood like stems but only have one set of leaves and i rent so i plan to grow in pots
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for leaving an interesting question :)
According to checking several academic papers, it was confirmed that various light intensity conditions such as 300, 800, and 2000 μmol m −2 s −1 were applied in the studies.
Honestly, 300 μmol m −2 s −1 is also a fairly strong light intensity condition.
If you want to meet these conditions, you will have to invest a significant amount of money.
But don't worry.
Unless you are trying to grow ginkgo trees for academic research purposes, you may be able to grow ginkgo trees indoors using a combination of natural light and a standard artificial light source.
Have a good day :)
Multumesc !
I dont understand.. why the peeled ones didnt germinate?
Hello, this is Algae.
I have the same question as you about the peeled seeds not germinate.
Although I'm curious, I haven't done any further research on the cause of the phenomenon.
So I'm not exactly sure what the cause is.
However, it is clear that the peeled seeds did not germinate at all, and I have confirmed this experience several times.
Either way, it was convenient not to peel the ginkgo seeds and they germinated normally.
I hope someone publishes a research paper with a scientific analysis of this phenomenon.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae thanks for your great work. is it possible that you had unintentionally hurt the inner seeds when you removed their shell? how about you try carefully grinding the shell open using sand-paper/abrasion tool without applying pressure to the inner seeds?
@@HereNow2226 I agree with your guess. It is possible that I damaged the seeds while removing the shell of the ginkgo seeds. I think using the sandpaper you suggested is also a good approach. However, since it is not necessary to remove the shell to germinate the ginkgo seeds, it seems unnecessary to try to safely remove the shell.
Thanks for sharing your great comments :)
Thank you
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for your support.
Have a good day :)
Hi, i grow small ginko biloba 6 months ago, but until now it doesn't grow higher, just still the same size as 6 months ago. Do you know why or have any suggestion?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for leaving a nice question.
Most trees, including ginkgo biloba, show a very high growth rate in early growth after germination.
However, when a certain level is reached, the growth rate is significantly reduced.
I think this phenomenon is a strategic choice for plant growth.
At the beginning of germination, radicles are first made from seeds. Usually, the main function of radicle is water absorption, and there is a limit in performing the perfect function as a root. A shoot is made based on the moisture absorbed from the radicle and the nutrients stored in the seed. After the shoot is created, the root is strengthened after obtaining energy to use through photosynthesis. However, the shoot made in the early stage cannot prepare enough energy to continue the fast growth rate of the early stage. Poor energy makes the growth of the root slow, and the slow growth of the root leads to the slow growth of the shoot. In summary, the fast growth rate can be continued until the nutrients stored in the seeds are exhausted. After the energy stored in the seed is exhausted, it should grow with the energy obtained from the shoot of a young plant, and the growth rate is lowered because the amount of energy is small.
Of course, the growth of shoot and root is simultaneous. However, I tried to classify the relationship of these factors into each stage and explained it in one cycle. What is clear is that most seeds make the radicle (root) first, and focus on the formation of shoots in the early stages of germination.
If your ginkgo tree does not grow after that, I recommend improving the environment in which the ginkgo tree is grown. ginkgo tree grows well at high light intensity. Please provide sufficient light through sunlight or artificial light sources. And in order to increase the size of the shoot, an increase in the size of the root must be preceded. If ginkgo tree is planted in a pot, check that there is enough space for the roots to grow in the future.
I hope your ginkgo tree can be a big and wonderful tree.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae very nice, i planted it in the backyard but it was covered with building shade. So i move it to the pot and put it on roof top to get better sun light. And what fertilizer does this kind of tree need?
@@bl4ckb3ll You have taken very appropriate steps. I hope that your efforts will yield good results from your ginkgo tree.
As for fertilizer, it doesn't matter which fertilizer you use (for vegetables or flowers). However, do not choose the wrong usage out of greed. Trees grow slowly. Therefore, the effect of fertilizers is not very noticeable. Therefore, use the fertilizer according to the instructions for the product you are purchasing. Please note that fertilizer is not essential, it is one of your options.
I hope my answer was helpful to you.
I just discovered two fruit laden Ginkgo trees at a local cemetery. I am going back to harvest a few dozen for seeds.
You should consider planting only male tees. The fruit of the female trees is well known to have a rancid, putrid smell that is unwelcoming.
new subs, please update the ginko tree if you can.
i wonder if ginko could grow in indonesia (tropic warm climate)
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for your support.
The ginkgo trees in the video were grown for arbor day in Korea.
The little ginkgo trees I grew were planted outdoors in the forest on arbor day last year.
Currently, I don't know if the ginkgo trees I planted survived the winter.
One day I plan to make ginkgo bonsai.
However, as I haven't tried making ginkgo bonsai yet, I don't have any specific plans for making a new video related to ginkgo.
In my opinion, it seems possible to grow ginkgo trees in Indonesia.
The warm climate of Indonesia is expected to be similar to the summer of Korea.
I have visited a Malaysian city located on the island Borneo, and the climate there is similar to summer in Korea.
Based on that experience, I think Indonesia (e.g. Java, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Borneo) will be similar.
However, I think there will be many limitations in the process of Ginkgo biloba to flower and produce fruits and seeds.
Most temperate plants require low temperature exposure to form flower buds.
I think ginkgo trees are no exception.
Therefore, while it is possible to germinate ginkgo seeds and grow sprouts into big trees in Indonesia, it is expected that harvesting seeds from trees will be limited.
Additionally, the leaves of ginkgo trees change from green to yellow under the influence of the cool temperatures of autumn.
Therefore, it will be difficult to observe the color change of ginkgo leaves in Indonesia.
I hope my answer has solved your question.
Have a good day :)
I literally just deshelled all the seeds and then watched the rest of video🤣
How did you clean the seed out of the fruit? I tried planting the whole fruit & it never germinated.
Hello This is Algae.
Thank you for leaving a good question :)
Seeds can be collected by crushing the fruit surrounding the seeds and washing them in water. (Use enough power not to break the seeds.)
Since fruit of ginkgo biloba contains toxic substances, be sure to wear rubber gloves and pay attention to safety.
The fruit contains substances to inhibit seed germination.
This is a safeguard to prevent seeds from germinating before winter arrives.
If the seeds do not germinate after planting them, it is because the seeds are of poor quality or have rotted in the soil.
Have a good day :)
Can I know what is the music in this video?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for watching my video :)
Two BGMs were used in this video, and the titles of the sound sources are as follows:
#1
Leaning On the Everlasting Arms - Zachariah Hickman
#2
Let's Do This! - Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum
Have a good day :)
Did you have to warm stratify first or only cold stratify? Im seeing mixed information, some are telling me to warm stratify and then cold stratify and some are saying cold stratify is all you need.
Hello, this is Algae.
Thanks for the nice question :)
I just stratified ginkgo seeds at low temperatures.
The stratification process was carried out in a refrigerator at 4℃ for over a month.
As far as I know, only low temperatures are required for the stratification of ginkgo seeds.
The fact that stratification takes place even in warm conditions is unfamiliar to me.
Is it a stratification related to plants in which seeds dormant (estivation) in hot and dry conditions?
Interesting.
Thanks for letting me know what I don't know.
Have a nice day :)
Hello, I have two small sprouted ginkgo plants. The leaves are drooping, how do I make them stand up straight again? Do they require more water/moist soil or more light?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for leaving a nice question :)
Is the soil in the pot dry?
If the soil is dry and the leaves and stems are drooping, watering may solve the problem.
Ginkgo biloba requires good quality light.
I hope you give the sprouts the best place you can offer.
If the sprouts are not healthy even though the soil is moist, stop watering and let the soil dry for a while.
If the shoots wither due to excessive watering, your best choice is to transplant the sprouts into new soil.
I hope your sprouts can grow into big ginkgo trees in the future.
Have a good day :)
Your video has inspired me to try out germinating the seeds. I live in the tropics and too have a culture of having eating cooked ginkgo seeds in sweetened soup as a dessert and it's Yummy! Can I ask if any seeds that are store bought can be germinated?
Hello, this is Algae.
I am glad that my video was helpful to you.
I am very glad to know that ginkgo seeds are also used as foods outside of Northeast Asia.
Based on Korea, peeled seeds did not germinate regardless of freshness. On the other hand, most of the seeds that were not peeled germinated normally even 1-2 years after harvest depending on storage conditions. I think it's similar where you live. However, this is a case under the premise that the seeds sold in the store are in good condition. If ginkgo seeds are commonly used as food in your country, it is assumed that fresh seeds are sold at low prices. It would not be a bad idea to buy seeds that are not peeled and try to germinate them.
If you take on the challenge of growing ginkgo trees, I wish you the best of luck.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae I have germinated and successfully grown avocado and amanatsu citrus seedlings so definitely will try ginkgo! Thanks for your sharing your experience.
When will you plant them out ? How long do you keep them in their pots ? 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for the nice question :)
This video was filmed and uploaded a long time ago.
I have already planted them outdoors.
I remember that after sowing the seeds, I grew them in small plastic cups for about 2-3 months and then planted them outdoors.
Currently, I am living abroad for academic research and cannot confirm their current status.
Happy new year :)
I forgot to ask, does ginkgo seed needs stratify in order to germinate?
Hello, this is Algae.
In Korea, high-quality ginkgo seeds are produced. Most of the ginkgo seeds sold on the market as food are fresh and have a high germination rate (However, in the case of products with shell removed in consideration of convenience in using them as food, the germination rate of the seeds converges to 0%.). For this reason, I was able to easily obtain good quality seeds.
In the past, I have experience growing ginkgo trees by collecting seeds from street trees and wild trees. The seeds were randomly planted without any special selection process, and more than 80% of the planted seeds germinated successfully. Based on this experience, I believe that planting freshly harvested seeds is one way to sow fresh seeds.
Good quality seeds are usually large and seemingly undamaged. However, it is impossible to distinguish all bad seeds based on their appearance. One way to separate some of these bad seeds from normal seeds is to place the seeds in a bowl of water. Bad seeds are less dense and float to the surface of the water. On the other hand, good quality seeds that are full inside the shell sink to the bottom of the bowl.
I have experienced the process of harvesting the seeds of ginkgo trees. In the process of washing the seeds from which the pulp of the ginkgo fruit has been removed, the seeds floating on the water are thrown away. Abandoned seeds were only a fraction of the washed seeds, and those that sink in water were perfect as food and as seeds for germination.
I think it's rare to get bad ginkgo seeds. However, I know that this only applies to the Korean environment, and not in countries where ginkgo trees are less common. So the best advice I can leave is all you should aim for is to get fresh seeds. Additionally, of all the seeds available, the larger and denser seeds are likely to be the best seeds.
I hope that your concerns related to seed selection have been resolved :)
@@Algae_algae Got it clearly! Btw sorry for my late response. Thankyou Algae!
@@faiz8718 It's Okay. Anyone can be late to reply depending on their circumstances. Different times apply to different parts of the world. Moreover, different people have different daily schedules.
I enjoy being able to communicate with other plant lovers abroad, and I am happy to be able to communicate with you on a common interest :)
IF U HAVE ZINGCO BILOBA SEEDS PLEASE TELL ME
Hello, this is Algae.
I left a response to a request for a similar comment on the same video.
Please note.
Thank you :)
My ginko is not sprouting for some reason 😓
Beautiful how to plant by cutting which month is best please explain thk
Hello, this is Algae.
The cuttings (cuttage) of ginkgo trees are not included in this video.
If I get a chance in the future, I will try to make a video about cuttings.
First of all, Korea relies on seeds and cuttings for propagation of ginkgo trees.
Cuttings are usually attempted in spring or early summer.
Branches newly grown last year are the main material for cuttings, and to increase the success rate of cuttings, using soft branches that have not been lignified is the key to cutting ginkgo.
I forgot about ginkgo cuttings, thank you for reminding me.
Have a nice day :)
We are in need of zingco biloba seeds ,i am a horticulture student we are trying to propogate seeds through tissue culture. Methods
Hello, this is Algae.
I understand your desperate situation.
You need ginkgo seeds as a material for your academic research, right?
Unfortunately it seems difficult for me to deliver Ginkgo Seeds to you.
I live in Korea and have no experience in delivering living organisms, including seeds, abroad. Moreover, according to the Nagoya Protocol, shipping seeds abroad is not an easy task. A legal permit from a government agency is required, and the seeds must be packaged using a packaging method that meets the standards. Furthermore, I am not in the business of selling seeds. Therefore, I am not the suitable person to ship fresh seeds abroad.
If there was a seed product packaged and sold by a Korean seed company, it would have been easier to deliver the seeds to you. However, in Korea, Ginkgo biloba seeds are only used as food and are not popular as seeds for growing ornamental plants. As a result, there are no packaged products sold by seed companies, and it is difficult to find seeds suitable for overseas delivery.
In Korea, a large number of ginkgo seeds are produced every year, and fresh seeds are distributed in the market. These seeds are not only excellent as food, but also perfectly suitable as seeds for germination. What I would recommend to you is to visit Korea and buy the seeds and take them with you.
I know that many countries are tolerant of foreign tourists returning to their home countries by purchasing small amounts of agricultural products or vegetable seeds. In order to prevent diseases and pests related to plants, it is necessary to go through quarantine procedures with heat and chemicals, but it is not a complicated process. In the past, I have the experience of bringing small amounts of mangoes and mangosteens to Korea after traveling to Southeast Asia. At that time, after going through a simple procedure at the airport in Korea, I was able to eat the fruits at my house in Korea.
I have a question for you. Assuming sufficient facilities are in place, I believe tissue culture is one of the most efficient methods of asexual reproduction. By the way, you want to try asexual reproduction using seeds that are the result of sexual reproduction. What is the purpose of this attempt, and what meaningful results do you expect it to have?
In general, tissue culture of plants uses stem or root tissue. In particular, the growing point (SAM, shoot apical meristem; RAM, root apical meristem) or multipotential cell of cambium is the target. However, a large part of the tissue constituting the seed is the endosperm, and the embryo composed of multipotential cells is only a small part. Considering these facts, the goal of the experiment you designed piques my curiosity.
I think that small sprouts that have germinated and started budding may also be good ingredients.
Personally, I am very sorry that I cannot be of much help to you.
Even after COVID-19 is over, if you are still interested in ginkgo, I hope you can visit Korea and buy good quality seeds.
I don't know whether you are pursuing a master's or doctoral program, but I wish you good luck in your academic research activities.
Have a nice day :)
@@Algae_algae yes we are trying to propogate through tissue culture
What was the soaking step? Was that warm water or just regular water? And also I thought they needed cold stratification, my ginkgo seeds just arrived so I can grow them, and I’m making sure I’m doing it right since the kit didn’t come with that many seeds
Also where did you get the seeds?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for leaving a nice question :)
You do not need to soak the seeds in water.
Just plant the seeds in the soil.
Soaking ginkgo seeds in water is meaningless.
And cold stratification is strongly recommended.
For the seeds of ginkgo biloba to germinate smoothly, low-temperature treatment is required for about a month.
Store your seeds in the refrigerator at 4℃ for 1 month.
Ginkgo trees are common in Korea.
And Koreans use the seeds of ginkgo as food.
In the fall and winter, fresh ginkgo seeds are sold on the market and most of them are excellent seeds to germinate.
In addition, since Ginkgo biloba is common in parks, the seeds are also easy to collect.
May your ginkgo tree sprout.
Have a good day :)
@@Algae_algae I just took my ginkgo seeds out of stratification. How long does it take for the seed to split to making a root to making a stem? Also are unpeeled ginkgos also sold in stores?
@@safepancake7551 Most likely, the germination of the seeds will take place within a month.
In Korea, mainly unpeeled ginkgo seeds are sold throughout the fall and winter.
@@Algae_algae something very strange and interesting just happened, i found a ginkgo tree in my city that was female, i had originally gone just to try my luck at cuttings but i noticed the fruit, they werent ripe and rancid yet but were turning yellow, when i cut one open the seed inside was hard and looked developed so i harvested a handful. the fruit was also slightly soft and juicy on the inside. here i am a couple hours later soaking my seeds overnight. and ive just had them on my desk occasionally looking at them. and i just looked at them and one of them has cracked open slightly and at the very tip is a little green.
im gonna leave it in the water with high hopes of any sign of growth, it would be insane that it started germinating before i even stratified it so it's pretty wishful thinking
So as expected nothing happened with that seed, but one of my cuttings buds just opened , this is the first time a cutting of mine has grown instead of rotting
Can I get the nursery in Manipur?
Hello, this is Algae.
Sorry, I didn't understand exactly what you mean.
Do you want to grow ginkgo trees in India?
It is possible to grow ginkgo trees in India.
However, I do not know whether the ginkgo trees will be able to produce seeds smoothly.
In order to produce seeds smoothly, an appropriate level of low temperature must be provided for a certain period of time.
I'm not sure if the warm climate of India will provide the low temperature conditions for ginkgo trees.
I hope your question has been resolved.
Have a good day :)
Hello. Thanks for the nice video. Can you please help me getting ginkgo seeds. Where do you reside?
Hello, this is Algae.
I am glad that my video can be helpful to you.
I'm sorry I can't help you get ginkgo seeds.
Whether you want ginkgo seeds simply for gardening or research, it is impossible for me to provide them to you.
I am not authorized to sell seeds issued by the Korean government.
Therefore, I am not in a status and not qualified to legally sell live seeds abroad.
Moreover, I do not export any living organisms out of the country under the Nagoya Protocol.
If you live in Korea, you can easily obtain ginkgo seeds without my help.
Ginkgo biloba is a tree that can be easily found in parks in Korea.
In addition, fresh seeds marketed as food are common.
If you can visit Korea, you can buy cheap and fresh seeds.
However, in this case, you will need to familiarize yourself with the legal procedures for exporting seeds from Korea to your country.
I'm sorry I can't actively help you grow your ginkgo tree.
Have a good day :)
@@Algae_algae No problem dear
nice video! i like these trees.
i have two questions:
can these trees be grown in a cold climate like in Norway?
and can i grow store bought, unpeeled seeds?
Hello This is Algae.
Thank you for the nice question :)
Ginkgo tree is a plant that lives in temperate climates.
They are distributed in lowlands in temperate climates, and cannot survive in highlands even in temperate climates.
These characteristics are thought to be related to temperature.
I know that Norway belongs to the cold climate like Siberia.
Although ginkgo trees can survive temperate winters, it is expected that they will struggle through Norwegian winters.
As long as the seeds you buy at the grocery store are fresh, they will definitely germinate.
However, seeds will be quarantined in the process of being imported, and this process can be done by strong heat or something.
If there is any damage caused by the quarantine process, such as strong heat, the germination rate of the seeds will be extremely low.
Have a good day :)
@@Algae_algae thanks so much! have a good day you too!
"South Norway is a region with a mild climate. The day temperatures range from 2 °C (36 °F) in January to 19 °C (66 °F) in July. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 12 °C (53 °F), the lowest in February with -2 °C (28 °F)." Ginkgo will grow fine under these circumstances. My two Gingko trees are in my yard in the Chicago suburbs. Coldest winter temperatures here are usually as low as -23 °C (-10 °F) but can get as cold as -32 °C (-25 °F). So unless you are in the arctic circle the trees will thrive. In a good year my Gingko will add 18 inches (46 cm) of growth. If you are ever in the Chicago area, portions of Harlem Avenue (Riverside / Berwyn Area) are lined with Gingko trees and you can gather a bushel of seeds in the fall. See link for images. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ginkgo_Riverside,_Illinois.JPG
Hi. Thank you for your video! Greetings from Bulgaria.
Just want to confirm im doing all right:
1. I putted the seeds in water for 24 hours in November.
2. Then I putted the seeds in the fridge (in November).
3. Now I can put the seeds in water for 24 hours and then I can put them in soil? Is that correct?
Hello, this is Algae.
I am glad that this video was helpful to you :)
I hope it will be helpful to many people, including you in Bulgaria.
It is recommended that you omit the first of the three courses you suggested. And since the process of soaking the seeds in water is not an essential process, there will be no difficulty in germinating the seeds of the ginkgo tree by proceeding only with the second process.
You have already done the first and second steps.
Through the second process, it is thought that the low-temperature treatment required for germinating ginkgo seeds has been sufficiently achieved. Now, if you plant those seeds in a pot with soil, you'll be able to grow a nice ginkgo tree.
* You have successfully prepared your seeds for sowing. Now all you have to do is plant it.
Please take care not to run dry until the seeds germinate safely. However, avoid unnecessary watering. Personally, I think additional watering is good when the soil surface dries out.
I wish your ginkgo trees to grow successfully.
And I hope your ginkgo trees can decorate the autumn in Bulgaria with yellow leaves.
Have a good day :)
@@Algae_algae Much appreciated! ❤️
How can i buy them
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for watching my video :)
Unfortunately, I have no information about the distribution of ginkgo seeds overseas.
I'm sorry I can't help you.
Have a good day :)
I am from India, this plant is not available in india. But I love it too much and just mad for it. So sir please tell me how I got it. I am waiting for your reply.🙏
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for watching my video :)
As you might think, growing ginkgo trees in the tropics is not an easy task.
Perhaps in the tropics, getting fresh ginkgo seeds can be difficult.
What I would recommend to you is to find a company that imports fresh ginkgo seeds.
Ginkgo seeds are one of the useful ingredients in Korea.
If an Indian company is importing ginkgo seeds as a food ingredient, I recommend that you buy fresh, unhulled seeds.
If there is no company that imports seeds, I recommend that you visit the country where the ginkgo tree grows.
If you visit a region where ginkgo trees are grown, such as Korea, China, or Japan, in the fall or winter, you can probably buy fresh seeds.
I hope you can buy fresh seeds.
Have a good day :)
How can I buy this
Hello this is Algae.
Sorry I can't actively help you :(
Not only do I not sell seeds, I don't know of any overseas distributors that sell ginkgo seeds.
If you visit countries such as Korea, Japan, or China, you will be able to purchase fresh seeds.
Have a good day :)
There were also other extinct species of gingko's relatives like : baiera, sphenobaiera, yimaia, baieroxylon, ginkgoites, ... 😊
Hello this is Algae.
Thank you for sharing good information :)
What you say is correct.
All taxonomically close species of Ginkgo biloba have become extinct.
That's why the ginkgo tree seems more special.
Unfortunately, they seem to have been ecologically eliminated.
It is difficult for them to survive in nature because there are currently no partner animals to spread their seeds.
Nowadays, they have become a species that requires human help.
Perhaps, the related species of Ginkgo biloba were extinct in nature before human help came to them.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the beautiful leaves and delicious seeds of the ginkgo tree.
Have a good day :)
Well, wild populations of ginkgo trees exist in Dalou mountains in China. 😊😊😊
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Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for the heart mark you left :)
I will do my best to repay you with useful videos.
Have a good day :)
These seeds may need to be cold stratified to germinate, I grew some fresh Ginkgo but no one germinated. Then I picked some seeds outside that went through winter cold, and they germinated very fast😂
The why the ginkgo nuts look like pistachios 🤣😭😭😭
Do I have to grow out to determine female vs male plants?
Hello, this is Algae.
Thank you for the good question.
It is known that the sex of ginkgo trees is determined by chromosomes and genes.
Therefore, the sex of a ginkgo tree is not determined by temperature.
For smooth germination of ginkgo seeds, exposure to low temperatures is recommended, and you can use the refrigerator or outdoor winter for this.
Have a good day :)