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Can one grow greengage trees from seed?

Yes, you can grow greengage trees from seed, but it's not recommended for several reasons:

* Long time to fruit: Greengage trees grown from seed can take 10-15 years to start producing fruit. This is a very long wait!

* Unknown fruit quality: Greengage trees are grafted onto rootstock to ensure that the fruit will be the same quality as the parent tree. If you grow from seed, the fruit may be different, smaller, or have a different flavor.

* Seedling variation: Trees grown from seed are genetically unique, so there is no guarantee that they will inherit the desirable traits of the parent tree, like disease resistance or fruit size.

However, if you're determined to try growing a greengage tree from seed, here's how:

1. Get fresh seeds: Collect ripe greengages and extract the seeds.

2. Clean the seeds: Remove any remaining fruit pulp and wash the seeds thoroughly.

3. Stratification: Greengage seeds need cold stratification to break dormancy. This involves storing the seeds in a moist environment (like a bag of damp vermiculite) in a refrigerator for several weeks.

4. Sowing: After stratification, sow the seeds in pots filled with well-draining potting mix.

5. Care: Water regularly and provide plenty of sunlight.

It's important to note: Growing a greengage tree from seed is a long-term project. It's a good idea to purchase a grafted tree if you want to enjoy the delicious fruit sooner and ensure consistency in quality.

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