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Plant trees out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts, water well until established.
Seed – surface sow in spring or autumn in a greenhouse and keep the compost moist until germination takes place. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm).Cuttings of half-ripe wood can be used with a heel in July/August. When they are large enough to handle, when the cuttings have developed roots transplant into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Grey myrtle is a hardy plant.Leaves can be harvested at anytime of the year.
These estimates for how long Grey myrtle takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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