Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Got the seeds. What now?

I agree with Esshup. The purpose of pruning the roots is to prevent circling and kinked roots.

I plant seeds in permeable pots such as peat pots, so the tree will air prune itself. As the roots emerge thru the pot into the air, these tips die off promoting more root growth inside the pot. I then plant the whole pot and never disturb the roots.