Plant mountain ash seeds in freshly turned soil blended with acid peat in a partially shaded area in the late summer. Locations with cold winters and altitudes higher than 3,000 feet are preferable, but temperate zones with annual rainfall amounts of 40 inches or more are also suitable.

Rowan is simple to germinate despite being difficult to extract. The extracted seed should be mixed with equal parts horticultural sand or a sand/compost mixture (for these seeds the addition of compost to the mixture can help break dormancy). Use 50% leafmould or peat-free compost and 50% horticultural sand.

It can be planted in zones 2 to 6. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Germination: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination.

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