Service tree - Sorbus domestica

Hi guys, Action in the fridge.

A little thin white root ? is sprouting from the S. domestica seeds. It is in quite wet and fine sand, so it is a bit compact. there has also been some white mold growing on top of the sand, but all seems fine now.

What to do now?

I was planning to use a mix of peat, sand and perlite, wet it, and fill some medium size pots. Then I plan to scoop up the sprouting seedling and the sand and place it in the pot, then put it in a unheated propagator.

Any thoughts?

Does Sorbus domestica create taproots? how much room should the seedling have?

I’ve contacted Stuewes to get some tall pots, but I guess tall thin nursery pots is ok to start with? Then transplant to deep/tall-pots as soon as possible.

Any experiences?

In my limited experience, S. domestica is dead simple to grow from seed, with no troublesome taproot to worry about. Not fussy about soil quality or watering. Very carefree.

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