I have a very old Chinese arborvitae in the yard and decided to see if I could start some seeds. I collected about 20 or so and set them up in a plastic egg container which has worked great for keeping them moist and warm. I have some that have sprouted One is about two inches with two leaves I have it in it's own incubator it's alive but not thriving it's sitting in peat and I would appreciate any advice on how to keep it alive.

Angela

Well, I've never grown Arborvitae before but one thing for sure, you need to get the seedling out of that egg carton and into a larger container that contains a good potting mix. Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, for example, will feed the plant for up to six months. You'll also have to provide some kind of light; a very bright window location, fluorescent lighting, or maybe even both. The potting mix should be able to drain well and kept moist but not overly wet.

Hope this helps a little anyway :-)

Art

Thanks Again
Angela