{"product_id":"raspberry-jam-wattle-seeds-acacia-acuminata","title":"Raspberry Jam Wattle Seeds | Acacia acuminata","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Grown • Organically Cultivated • Western Australian Native\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Pack with 10 seeds or Best Value Pack with 30 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcacia acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian grown from organically cultivated plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow phyllode form, usually 2 to 5 metres tall and occasionally reaching around 7 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden cylindrical flower spikes from winter into spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the principal host species used with Western Australian sandalwood, \u003cem\u003eSantalum spicatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Raspberry Jam Wattle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Jam Wattle is one of Western Australia’s distinctive dryland wattles, native across the Wheatbelt and adjoining inland country. The narrow phyllode form supplied by Sacred Plants Australia develops into a hardy shrub or small tree with long, slender green phyllodes and a striking display of golden flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is exceptionally well adapted to the landscapes from which it comes. Established plants tolerate drought and frost, grow across a range of loam, clay loam and sandy soils and require little supplementary water once settled into a suitable site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Jam Wattle also has unusual ecological importance. \u003cem\u003eAcacia acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e is recognised as one of the principal long term host plants for Western Australian sandalwood, \u003cem\u003eSantalum spicatum\u003c\/em\u003e. Sandalwood is a root hemiparasite that depends on neighbouring plants for part of its water and nutrition, and Jam Wattle has become one of the most important host species used in Wheatbelt sandalwood establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Australian sandalwood, Santalum spicatum, survives as a botanical vampire beneath the soil. It is a root hemiparasite that sends out specialised haustoria which physically attach to neighbouring roots and draw water and nutrients from them. Acacia acuminata is one of its ideal principal hosts and has been used extensively in Western Australian sandalwood plantations, giving Raspberry Jam Wattle a hidden role in sustaining the aromatic tree whose precious heartwood and oil are prized around the world for perfume, incense and cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Ethnobotanical History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Ancient Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcacia acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e belongs naturally to Western Australia, where it grows across the Wheatbelt and adjoining semi arid country. Long before these landscapes were divided into farms, roads and towns, the tree was part of Country known intimately by Noongar people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoongar names recorded for the species include manjart, munertor, mungaitch and mungat. Its importance was practical and enduring. The seeds were collected as food and could be roasted and ground, while the gum provided another food resource. Its exceptionally hard timber supplied material for implements including digging sticks, spear throwers, throwing clubs and boomerangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat knowledge continued into relatively recent history. Noongar Elder Hazel Brown recalled her family collecting mangart seed and grinding it into flour when they could not afford wheat flour. Her account shows that knowledge of this native tree was not simply something preserved from a distant past. It remained practical knowledge capable of supporting families when ordinary purchased food was difficult to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iron Timber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean settlers later came to value the same species for another of its extraordinary physical qualities: its exceptionally hard, durable timber. Jam wood became highly regarded for fence posts, strainers, rails, turning and other work where strength and durability were important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Raspberry Jam Wattle therefore runs through very different chapters of Western Australian life. Its seed and gum were known as food, its timber became both a traditional material and a working wood of the Wheatbelt, and the living tree remains part of the ecology and productive landscapes of Western Australia today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Raspberry Jam Wattle from Seed in Australia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Time to Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreak Seed Dormancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the seeds in a heatproof container and pour near boiling water over them. Allow the water to cool and leave the seeds to soak for about 24 hours. Seeds that visibly swell are ready to sow. If individual seeds remain hard and unchanged, lightly rub a small area of the seed coat with fine sandpaper, taking care not to damage the seed beneath, then soak again in room temperature water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSow the Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow each treated seed in a clean, free draining seed raising mix and cover lightly to approximately the thickness of the seed. Water gently after sowing so the mix settles around the seed without becoming saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Warm \u0026amp; Evenly Moist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pots or trays in a warm, brightly lit position. Keep the growing medium evenly moist but never waterlogged. Good drainage and airflow are important during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllow Time for Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully treated seeds can begin germinating within about one week, although slower seeds may continue emerging over the following few weeks. Keep suitable conditions in place rather than discarding sound seed simply because it has not germinated at the same time as the first seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablish \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide plenty of bright light and good airflow. Gradually introduce them to stronger direct sunlight as they develop. Pot seedlings on once they have several true leaves, are growing strongly and their roots are beginning to hold the growing medium together. Plant into a permanent full sun position with good drainage once sturdy and well established, and water regularly during the initial establishment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we provide detailed growing instructions, successful germination depends on environmental factors such as season, temperature, moisture, growing medium and care. Because these conditions are outside our control, Sacred Plants Australia cannot guarantee germination outcomes. By purchasing our seeds, you acknowledge and accept these variables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in full sun for strongest growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young plants regularly while they establish their root systems. Once established, supplementary watering requirements are generally low. Occasional deep watering can be useful during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow phyllode form naturally occurs on brown and red brown loams, clay loams and sandy loams, including soils around granite outcrops. In cultivation, choose a free draining position and avoid persistently waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light application of balanced slow release fertiliser can be used during establishment where soil fertility is low. Avoid heavy feeding once plants are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established Raspberry Jam Wattle tolerates frost and is well suited to warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland Australian climates. Protect very young seedlings from severe frost while they are establishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow phyllode form usually matures at around 2 to 5 metres and may reach about 7 metres in favourable conditions. Allow adequate room for the crown and root system. 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