{"product_id":"blue-spruce","title":"Blue Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Spruce, also known as Colorado Blue Spruce, is a beautiful evergreen conifer famous for its silver-blue needles and symmetrical shape. It is naturally adapted to cool mountain climates and is \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"323\"\u003echallenging to grow in the Gulf region\u003c\/strong\u003e due to extreme summer heat and humidity. For best results, grow it in cooler microclimates, large containers, or air-conditioned greenhouses during its early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c0fy9j\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eNovember to January\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zi85za\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eSow during the coolest months of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eBlue Spruce seeds benefit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iupz90\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5xfyz\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"809\"\u003ePlace seeds in moist peat moss or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yiutnw\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eRefrigerate at \u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e2–5°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e30–60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g5sgv6\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eSow immediately after stratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eUse light, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jthjpo\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e30% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r6s8i6\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e30% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"41229i\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e20% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ug3sfk\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e20% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ms82cc\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9yq3ii\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eSow in seed trays or small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aqz63p\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003ePlant seeds:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xpr1ln\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g03c91\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ns8sb4\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eKeep the soil moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xr19kv\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xeaip8\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e15–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"886es7\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18baqoe\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e10–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qflx7h\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eRequires:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8r4uwc\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eBright light or full sun during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o1hw71\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003ePartial afternoon shade in Gulf climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dca1z5\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12wch09\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lfdhy7\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging and poor drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"153bubz\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eSeeds usually germinate within:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wh70z6\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e14–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"160tht0\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they reach:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x20js5\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e10–15 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sj9qhr\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eHandle roots carefully, as young spruce roots are sensitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6x5raz\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eSpace trees:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"34t4c7\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e4–8 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cdkbg7\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hqxvuw\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eSlow to moderate growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4z4sg1\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eMature trees can reach:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ac3zk2\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e15–25 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e tall under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d6n8gn\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eGrowth in the Gulf may be slower due to climate stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mvgskx\" data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eBlue Spruce is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003enot naturally adapted to Gulf summers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"185ykjo\" data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003ePlant in locations receiving \u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003emorning sun and afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"br8k9m\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eUse thick organic mulch around the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmg8n1\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eProvide extra irrigation during hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k94k2k\" data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eProtect young trees from temperatures above \u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e38°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vbzvtc\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eContainer growing allows easier relocation to cooler areas during summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rd9ze9\" data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eIn coastal Gulf areas with high humidity, fungal problems may occur; ensure excellent air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48238111654106,"sku":"CEHNPW39","price":1.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/Blue-Spruce-monsteraholic.com-Plant-FAQs.webp?v=1784382114","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/blue-spruce","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}