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Storage characteristics

Recalcitrant 

b

Storage moisture content and temperature

Store moist @ 4 °C

Storage characteristics

Recalcitrant – seeds that cannot be dried or frozen and are therefore short-lived.

b Maximum advisable storage c. 18-24 weeks in non-drying conditions @ 0 °C

Practice Guide

Raising Trees and Shrubs from Seed (PDF-648K)

Forestry Commission Practice Guide 18.