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    I put this in the fridge back in November as just a freshly collected acorn.. Got out the old small bulb glass & popped it in the fridge..
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    It started to sprout a root within 3 weeks.. I left it in the fridge until it showed signs of a green shoot.. About another 4 weeks..

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    That was 3 weeks ago.. That shoot has grown to this already.. :hapydancsmil:
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      Great job, MF! :blue thumb:

      Looking forward to reading up on it's progress through 2014 :)
       
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        Will you let it grow in your garden or Bonsai it? Lovely little thing. :)
         
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          Thanks "M" & Lea, I thought I would Bonsai this one as I have several Bonsai trees I have grown already.. I also have some acorns outside in pots collected at the same time & all have tap roots down.. Those ones I am going to grow on for my S in L as he wants some for his woodland area up at the farm..
           
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            Well done Marley! That's a nice healthy shoot. :dbgrtmb:
             
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              Isn't it a miracle - what Mother nature gets up to - even in your fridge. I'm glad you are growing more oaks for your S I L Sheal. One of our finest trees,
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              Well time for an update I though, it has been in it's Bonsai pot for 3 weeks come this weekend and seems to have settled in well, so very pleased and hopeful.. :SUNsmile:
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                That's a healthy looking youngster Marley! Keep us updated as you progress with it. :)
                 
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