Winter Care for Spruce Seedlings Started Indoors

Overwintering Young Spruce Trees

Paul's spruce seedlings have sprouted in egg cartons. As winter approaches, he asks about light, temperature, and fertilizing.

Care Guidelines

Location: Move indoors before freezing. Place in indirect light in a cool (non-freezing) area—room temperature not required.

Container: Keep in egg cartons until outgrown, then transplant to pots.

Watering: Keep medium damp but not wet.

Fertilizer: Do not fertilize until spring.

This approach mimics natural winter dormancy while protecting tender seedlings.