Hi mate, thanks for the video - I am interested in growing the Stone Pine. Is Melbourne's climate suitable? If so how many years does it take for the tree to begin producing nuts?
Also, Diggers Club doesn't have them in stock. Is there anyone else in Melbourne that stocks them that you know of?
@EvoinOZ Yes, Melbourne's climate is suitable.(There are even Stone Pines growing in Wexford, Ireland, which is much colder than Melbourne.) I think it would probably be about 5 or so years in a place like Melbourne, with plenty of water.Where I am is much drier, so it took longer. Diggers used to sell seedlings, in winter, as well as the seeds. Have you asked your State Forestry nursery? Phoenix seeds in Tasmania used to sell them, but they may not be online yet. Sometimes seeds are on eBay! ♥
Hi mate, thanks for the video - I am interested in growing the Stone Pine. Is Melbourne's climate suitable? If so how many years does it take for the tree to begin producing nuts?
Also, Diggers Club doesn't have them in stock. Is there anyone else in Melbourne that stocks them that you know of?
@Lbionic Hi! I have seen some British webpages, somewhere, on growing Pinus pinea successfully there. So it's not impossible. I don't know if any other cold-hardy pines would have big enough nuts.Have you tried ground almond meal on your pasta? It's nice mixed with breadcrumbs, and then tastes a bit like parmesan. I've been told toasted and ground sesame seeds are very nice on pasta, but I'm yet to try it. Hazelnut meal is okay on pasta, but not as nice as almonds.Yes, pine nuts can be expen$ive
@zuditaka Nice one thanks for that. I have a spot I could put a tree, as long as the roots aren't fond of destroying nearby structures, namely a 10' wall, shed or my newly constructed greenhouse... :o I've tried the almonds mixed with something else, maybe cashews-my buddy used to make it. When I was a vegan I used to use the appetizingly named: "nutritional yeast flakes" thats pretty nice. I hope all's well -peas
@kirstgee I am in the Lachlan Valley in NSW. Pine nuts do quite well here. Very drought-resistant indeed. Of course, extra water during pine cone nut time is gonna give better harvest. Ditto for pisatchio nuts, too. They, also, are amazingly drought-resistant. But if they aren't given some extra water at nut time, a lot of the nutshells will be empty. Thanks for your comment. ♥
U grew that huge tree from seed? You the man! I'm trying to find pine nuts but always I think animals get em first or the wrong type of pine... I heard in America there are no pine nuts?? Gonna keep looking... That rock pine cone is huge!
Thanks for posting this. That's an impressive tree that you grew from seed. I was expecting a little seedling! I'll have to try to grow a few of these - if I can find the seeds. There are trees around here but often the seeds have already been eaten by something.
@iv2sab Yes, I planted that tree from a seed, about 24 years ago, now. I'm not sure if the instructions didn't tell me to put them in the freezer and "stratify" them for a couple of weeks, or so. I can't remember, now. The seeds were available from Diggers Seeds in Dromana, Victoria. And Phoenix Seeds in Snug, Tasmania--if they are still going. Should be some available thru mail order online.
Hi mate, thanks for the video - I am interested in growing the Stone Pine. Is Melbourne's climate suitable? If so how many years does it take for the tree to begin producing nuts?
Also, Diggers Club doesn't have them in stock. Is there anyone else in Melbourne that stocks them that you know of?
cheers
EvoinOZ 4 months ago
@EvoinOZ Yes, Melbourne's climate is suitable.(There are even Stone Pines growing in Wexford, Ireland, which is much colder than Melbourne.) I think it would probably be about 5 or so years in a place like Melbourne, with plenty of water.Where I am is much drier, so it took longer. Diggers used to sell seedlings, in winter, as well as the seeds. Have you asked your State Forestry nursery? Phoenix seeds in Tasmania used to sell them, but they may not be online yet. Sometimes seeds are on eBay! ♥
zuditaka 4 months ago
Hi mate, thanks for the video - I am interested in growing the Stone Pine. Is Melbourne's climate suitable? If so how many years does it take for the tree to begin producing nuts?
Also, Diggers Club doesn't have them in stock. Is there anyone else in Melbourne that stocks them that you know of?
cheers
EvoinOZ 4 months ago
Thanks brother, pine nuts are so damn expensive here in Ireland. I shudder every time I make pesto :/
Lbionic 6 months ago
@Lbionic Hi! I have seen some British webpages, somewhere, on growing Pinus pinea successfully there. So it's not impossible. I don't know if any other cold-hardy pines would have big enough nuts.Have you tried ground almond meal on your pasta? It's nice mixed with breadcrumbs, and then tastes a bit like parmesan. I've been told toasted and ground sesame seeds are very nice on pasta, but I'm yet to try it. Hazelnut meal is okay on pasta, but not as nice as almonds.Yes, pine nuts can be expen$ive
zuditaka 6 months ago
@zuditaka Nice one thanks for that. I have a spot I could put a tree, as long as the roots aren't fond of destroying nearby structures, namely a 10' wall, shed or my newly constructed greenhouse... :o I've tried the almonds mixed with something else, maybe cashews-my buddy used to make it. When I was a vegan I used to use the appetizingly named: "nutritional yeast flakes" thats pretty nice. I hope all's well -peas
Lbionic 6 months ago
good point we should be growing more here, what region are you in?
kirstgee 9 months ago
@kirstgee I am in the Lachlan Valley in NSW. Pine nuts do quite well here. Very drought-resistant indeed. Of course, extra water during pine cone nut time is gonna give better harvest. Ditto for pisatchio nuts, too. They, also, are amazingly drought-resistant. But if they aren't given some extra water at nut time, a lot of the nutshells will be empty. Thanks for your comment. ♥
zuditaka 9 months ago
drugs.
hateliberals1 11 months ago
great vid sir! your tree is a real beaut! im trying to germinate some pine seeds here in the UK. norway spruce and scots pine. happy new year!
hobo31009 1 year ago
@hobo31009 Happy New Year to you too! ♫ ♫ ♪
Hope you grow some great pine nuts! ♥
zuditaka 1 year ago
U grew that huge tree from seed? You the man! I'm trying to find pine nuts but always I think animals get em first or the wrong type of pine... I heard in America there are no pine nuts?? Gonna keep looking... That rock pine cone is huge!
musclesmatthews 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. That's an impressive tree that you grew from seed. I was expecting a little seedling! I'll have to try to grow a few of these - if I can find the seeds. There are trees around here but often the seeds have already been eaten by something.
iv2sab 1 year ago
@iv2sab Yes, I planted that tree from a seed, about 24 years ago, now. I'm not sure if the instructions didn't tell me to put them in the freezer and "stratify" them for a couple of weeks, or so. I can't remember, now. The seeds were available from Diggers Seeds in Dromana, Victoria. And Phoenix Seeds in Snug, Tasmania--if they are still going. Should be some available thru mail order online.
zuditaka 1 year ago