Ancient Bristlecone Pine | Tree Seed Grow Kit | The Jonsteen Company

I just followed the simple instructions and these things germinated fine! About 3 days after removing from the fridge first seedling emerged. 8 days after removal there are three seedlings. Great product and instructions.

A bit pricy for what you get but it’s a whole package/novelty packaging etc all seeds sprouted and healthy.

Turned out a dud for me. Did everything per instructions. Cold stored in reefer, set up in spring and watched for months - Nada. The little terrarium worked perfectly, kept moist for a long time but not overmoist. Seeds didn't cooperate. I would have thought that Idaho would be a pretty great climate for sprouting pine seedlings!

Shipped fast but none of the seeds sprouted. I followed the directions but had no luck.

In 2020, I was evacuated from my Summerhaven, Arizona due to the Bighorn Fire, which burned more than 140,000 acres. Unable to return to my home for more than a month, I took a roadtrip to Utah, where I first learned about Bristlecone pines near Brian Head, Utah. I ordered the Ancient Bristlecone Pine | Tree Seed Grow Kit from The Jonsteen Company via Amazon Prime on July 30, 2020. I germinated the seed following the instructions. One seed germinated and I transplanted it to dolimitic soil taken from near my cabin (which survived the Bighorn Fire). The photos included here are of that seedling at nearly two years of age. From everything I've read, the Bristlecone pine should do well in this habitat (8,000 foot elevation, semi-arid mixed coniferous forest). I am still growing it in a pot, but may transfer it to natural soil at 3 years or perhaps 4 years. I'll report back if it survives. Enjoy!