To grow a pine tree, do you have to plant a pincone?

I want to grow a pine tree, i planted a pine cone, is that how you do it. If not, please tell me how.

To grow a pine tree, do you have to plant a pincone?
No you you have to use a ice cream cone
Reply:While a pine cone is what contains the seeds of a pine tree, it can be tricky getting a tree to grow from one. Here's a site with some tips: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12685451.tip...
Reply:Not the whole pine cone. the seeds are in between the scales of the pine cone. They are flat, ovalish seeds usually (except for pinyon pines, which are round and hard, and can be shelled and eaten). They fall out pretty quickly when the cones open, so the best way to get them is to pick a cone off the tree that has turned brown, but not opened yet. Put it in a warm place in an open container (not plastic) that will catch the seeds when it pops open. Then you can plant the seeds. They may need a cold period to germinate. You can keep them in the refrigerator or freezer for 6-8 weeks before planting.
Reply:stratify fresh seeds in freezer for 3-4 months


then plant in garden


or go to an area where there are pine trees and get a seedling from below one of them


We have so many at my work that we hit them with roundup to keep tham from taking over.


yeah it makes me cringe too.
Reply:The seeds come from the cone, you don't have to plant the whole cone, just the seed. Pine trees like well drained soil, in other words, if the water sits for a long time on top of the ground you do not have well drained soil. They do not need much in the way of fertilizer but do like acid soil. Most commercial fertilizers have some sulfer in them, this will lower the soil ph to good levels. More is not better when adding fertilizer. Try starting your seeds in flower pots first. When they are about 4 inches tall you can plant them outside. Good Luck !