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Growing Osage Orange from Seed: Simple Bucket Method

Seed Preparation

Collect fruit (hedge apples) and store in a drained bucket outdoors until spring. The fruit will partially rot, softening enough to sift out seeds in April.

Planting

Sow seeds ½ inch deep in a sunny spot. Expect ~60% germination—plenty to start a plantation.

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