![]() ![]() Transplant them outside in the early fall before danger of frost. Before planting them in the ground, introduce the trees slowly to the outdoors by placing them in cooler areas such as on a porch or in an unheated sunroom, shed or garage for a few days at a time. You may keep your trees in plant pots indefinitely, or until they have reached a desired size to plant outside. Do not allow the trees to become root bound, or dried out. As the trees grow, transplant them into larger containers. During the next few weeks, the acorns will sprout into a sapling, with a few tiny, yet visible oak leaves. Place the pots in a south-facing window or under an artificial light source and keep the soil moist. Place the sprouted acorns horizontally in the soil about 1 1/2 inches deep and water. In early spring (late March to early April), fill individual plant pots with clean potting soil. How to Grow Oak Trees from Acorns Photo Credit : Pixabay When to Plant Acorns At some point during the winter, the acorns should split open and white sprouts should begin to appear and grow. Periodically check the moisture level - it should be damp, but not wet. Seal the bag and store it in the refrigerator throughout the winter. They should be loose in the mixture and the bag should not be more than half-full. This is a sure sign that a worm has bored into the nut.Īfter inspecting the collected acorns, place them in a mixture of 1/2 peat and 1/2 loose barley in a clear zip-lock plastic food storage bag. ![]() Avoid acorns with a pinhole on the shell. A naturally split or cracked acorn is fine, but do not collect damaged, crushed or moldy acorns. A healthy acorn specimen suitable for growing an oak tree is one that is plump with a cap that is loose and/or easily removed. ![]() Late dropping acorns (October and November) are typically healthier. Acorns that have dropped earlier in the fall are usually the weaker or worm infested seeds. Ever wondered how to grow oak trees from acorns? It’s easy! Late fall is the perfect time of year to collect acorns to start growing new oak trees over the winter. ![]()
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