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Abies balsamea - New Hampshire - 'Improved Cook Strain' Balsam Fir Seed - Sheffield`s Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is often preferred to artificial strat. and spring sowing

Abies balsamea 'Improved' New Hampshire BlueAbies balsamea

'Improved' New Hampshire Blue

Blundell Blue Balsam Fir, New Hampshire Blue

In Stock: 3.781 lb (Total:3.781lb)

Abies balsamea 'Improved' New Hampshire Blue

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3.78 lb NH

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Germination:

62%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

57,519

Quantity:

3.78 lb

Collected in:

New Hampshire
Seed Orchard

Crop year:

2024

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Item ID:

1836052

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is often preferred to artificial strat. and spring sowing

Introducing Abies balsamea 'Improved' Blue Blundell Blue Balsam Fir, New Hampshire Blue - a stunning Christmas tree selection with a unique blue tinge to its needles. The original Cook strain of Balsam Fir was chosen for its blue color and increased heat tolerance, resulting in a tree that is more resilient and beautiful than the species. By continued selection for blue color and appropriate growth habit, the seeds from these improved selections are guaranteed to be more true to type as Christmas trees. Add a touch of elegance to your holiday décor with an Abies balsamea 'Improved' Blue Blundell Blue Balsam Fir, New Hampshire Blue.