- Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:13 pm
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Dewy Pines are light lovers. I start mine in a 2 inch peat pot with peat moss. I scarify the seed on the fat end and it can be good to let it soak in distilled water for a couple days but I don't think you really have to. Then I put the pot under a strong grow light and in a west window. I live in Arizona so I want to get it ready for our sun asap. After the seedling has a couple leaves I poke holes in the pot so the roots can spread and place it in a Terra Cotta pot no smaller than 10 inches. The soil I used is pumice, perlite, vermiculite and sand. I have a number of them that I've grown here for a couple of years without any issues. One other item is you want to keep the seedlings wet if your in a warm dry climate. Top watering is ok. Hope this helps good growing!