Pack of 75 Native Tree Seeds of India

This Pack of 75 Native Tree Seeds of India is a curated assortment of seeds from many of the country's indigenous tree species, assembled for afforestation, agroforestry, school and community plantation drives, and home seed-raising. Rather than a single species, it brings together a representative mix of native hardwoods, fast-growing pioneers, fruit-bearing and flowering trees suited to Indian conditions, so a single sowing can establish a diverse, ecologically valuable mini-grove. Native trees support local birds, pollinators and wildlife, restore degraded land and are far better adapted to regional rainfall and soils than exotic species.

• Type: Mixed native tree-seed assortment
• Native region: Indian subcontinent
• Mature height: Varies widely by species (shrubs to large timber trees)
• Growth rate: Mixed (fast pioneers to slow hardwoods)

Because the pack mixes species with different dormancy, the safest approach is to soak all the seeds in water for 24 hours and sow them individually in labelled polybags or trays of well-drained nursery mix, covering each to roughly twice its own depth. Keep the beds moist and lightly shaded; hard-coated legumes may also benefit from light scarification or a hot-water soak. Germination is staggered over several weeks as different species emerge, so be patient, prick out seedlings as they grow, and field-plant the hardened saplings at the onset of the monsoon.