1000 Frön Lager eller lagerträd (Laurus nobilis)

1000 Frön Lager eller lagerträd (växt) (Laurus nobilis)

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Vi samlar personligen frön varje år i Bosnien och Hercegovina. Moderplanterna tål också temperaturer på -17 grader Celsius.

Lager eller lagerträd (Laurus nobilis) är ett träd som tillhör familjen lagerväxter. Det blir upp till 20 meter högt och blommar från mars till april med små fyrtaliga, enkönade, gröngula blommor som har en sötaktig doft.

Lagerträdets aromatiska blad har prisats i årtusenden som mer än bara krydda, vilket dess namn, nobilis = förnäm eller ädel, avslöjar. Redan under antiken gavs det ut lärdoms- och segerkransar av lager, vilket än idag används vid högtidliga ceremonier. Årligen får nya doktorer vid svenska universitet en lagerkrans vid promotionen. Vid Uppsala universitets botaniska trädgård finns än idag de träd efter vilka Linné 1753 beskrev arten.

Kring Medelhavet har den vildväxande lagern minskat i omfattning, men lundarna vid Opatija i Kroatien är fortfarande vackra. Lager är ett städsegrönt träd och en prydnadsväxt i hela Europa, i form av enskilda träd och krukväxter, då de är dekorativa året om

How to Germinate Bay Leaf Seeds

Commonly used in cooking and herbal treatments, bay leaves come from the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) tree, which grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 through 10. Attempting to grow bay laurel trees from seed can sometimes be frustrating as the seeds typically have a long germination period and may begin rotting before germination begins. It is possible to germinate bay laurel seeds, though it is recommended that you attempt to germinate multiple seeds at once to allow for germination failure and rotting in some of the seeds.

Soak the bay laurel seeds in warm water for 24 hours.

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Prepare a seed tray with a layer of starting soil. The soil should be moist but not saturated and there should be no standing water present in the tray.

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Spread the seeds out over the tray, pressing them lightly into the moistened soil. The seeds should be approximately two inches apart to allow them room to spread out once they begin developing roots and shoots.

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Cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost, mulch or horticultural sand. Spray the contents of the tray lightly with warm water to dampen the seed covering. As with the initial moistening of the soil, you only want to dampen the covering and not saturate it.

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Place the seed tray in an area where it will receive up to eight hours of sunlight per day and will maintain a temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Moisten the seed tray as needed. You want the soil and the seed covering to remain moist, though being slightly on the dry side will not harm the seeds. It is better for the seeds to germinate in an environment that is only slightly moist than one that is saturated since the latter condition encourages rotting.

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Check the progress of the seeds weekly. It may take as few as 10 days or as long as six months for the bay laurel seeds to begin germinating. If you notice any seeds that have begun to rot, remove them from the tray.

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Transplant germinated seeds to pots or to a prepared location outdoors once leaves begin to appear.

Tip

Bay laurel trees can grow as tall as 40 feet outdoors but can also be trained to grow in a pot through regular pruning. Many growers prune even outdoor trees to keep them around 10 feet tall for easy harvesting of leaves.

Warning

Bay leaves can have sharp edges and may cause mouth or throat injuries if chopped and put into food. Leaves used in cooking should be whole or contained in packets made of cheesecloth or other materials so that they can be removed before serving.