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Customers praise this comprehensive growing kit for beginners, highlighting "exceptional" seed quality with high germination rates (often 4-5 out of 5 seeds). The kit includes everything needed: quality pot, soil, instructional booklet, and video tutorials. Fast shipping and "excellent service" noted. Some seeds took longer to sprout or didn't germinate, requiring patience.

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Louwrie B. (South Africa)

Great package with little book, waiting for spring to plant.

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Katharine T.
Brilliant Bonsai

I am a newbie to bonsai and this start up kit has been fantastic the instructions are easy to use the videos are so helpful and I must say an all round excellent experience fast shipping and excellent service

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Arie G.S.
Just epic

The quality of service is just exceptional, great communication and I especially loved the email received on care tips for my new baby pine. Tree is healthy and ready to start its bonsai journey on the other side of the country. This is by third time buying from them and every time was a pleasure. Thank you

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Danie L.
Black Pine Bonsai Growing Kit (x2)

I think every Bonsai Enthusiast should grow a tree from seed at least once! I purchased 2 kits to ensure that I have enough seeds. I soaked the seeds for 24hrs then placed them in a Propagation dome (heat mat below it). After 10 days I could see the first seed sprouting and currently (after 20 days) I have 8 seeds (from 2 kits) that sprouted. The seeds are sourced in Japan and are “pure”. I can highly recommend the Kit!

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Gerrit d.V.
Great value for money

I was so impressed with my black pines that I ordered 50 more.

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Anton B.
Black Pines

Excellent service, as always, from Bonsai Tree. The pines were well-packaged, and they look like solid plants. I repotted them last weekend, so I hope they will acclimate well.

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Danie L.
Japanese Black Pine Seedlings (2 year old material)

Fortunate to have secured a few as these ones flew off the shelves!
Trees received were neatly packaged, in superb health with some neat buds low down the trunk.
Excited about the future of my little ones!

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Ruan V.B.
Great Quality Seedlings

I’ve bought many Japanese Black pine seedlings over the years but nothing compares to the quality of Terry’s trees, Thank you for your fast shipping service too 😊

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Tiro S.
Black Pine Bonsai Growing Kit

Still waiting for the seeds to sprout.

Hi Tiro, most seeds only sprout in spring so it is not surprising that yours have not grow in late summer. Please be patient a little while longer and you should see some activity in spring. You should allow the soil to dry out now and remain that way till spring or the seeds will rot. In spring you should keep the soil only moist. If by middle spring they have not germinated contact us for some free replacement seeds.

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Tanya L.J.
Great Service

I ordered a Black Pine Bonsai Growing kit (we haven't planted them as yet, as this is a present for hubby this coming weekend).

But, the service was great. Received my order in record time and everything was beautifully packaged, even with a hand written note to the order, little gestures like those always makes it feel so personal, which is great.

I have recommended them to a few people already based on their great service.

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Ted L.
One Seed Rose

The ordering and delivery process was flawless! It was a gift for my mother in her retirement village who loves her plants. Only one if the seeds took root and blossomed. I thought at least two seeds would germinate

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Rico V.
Very user friendly

The item was shipped very fast and was in great shape on arrival. The manual and instructional youtube video was very easy to understand and 2 weeks later I had 5 happy trees.

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abrie s.
Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Growing Kit

Great product with easy to follow instructions. All 5 seeds are growing strong!

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Kiran
Lovely kit

I soaked the seeds for 24 hours, then placed them in a bag of sphagnum moss in the fridge. 4 days later I put them in the soil and into a plastic dome. In a few days all seeds germinated. Waiting now for the stems to turn colour so I can cut them.

There was more soil in the pack than required and the pot is of good quality. Great product!

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Zakariya K.
A great gift set

It's exactly as described and looks great. Everything is well packaged and delivered on time.

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Johan C.
Black Pine

Thank you once again for a very good product, also for the info how to treat it.

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Dwayne V.d.m.
Great kit

Service from bonsai tree was great! Seeds are planted and waiting for them to pop up cant wait too see these guys grow and nurture them into a n art piece, love the pot and saucer

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Matthew V.N.
Christmas Gift

I gave it as a Christmas gift. I ordered it early in the morning and it arrived that day! Everything was neatly put together and packed well. It looked very professional.

I also appreciated the after purchase info. I got instructions and sent instructional videos. Truly feel Bonsai Tree wants this bonsai to succeed. Definitely want to order for myself next time.

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Joshua K.
Satisfied

I'm happy with my purchase, my Japanese Black Pine is growing well, I'm just having trouble getting my wit stink hout and wild olive to germinate.

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Trevarn
Fantastic product!

Really happy with this little kit. Everything is clearly explained in the provided manual and as a bonus Terry has done an unpacking video on it!

As a beginner (like me) you always wonder if you're doing the right thing. I'll outline my steps as it may be of help to some of you.

I soaked the seeds for 24 hours (all the seeds sank to the bottom of the container). I didn't place them in the refrigerator. I sowed them immediately after soaking and left them in a warm room that gets a lot of bright morning light (not direct sunlight), near an opened window. I used a light spray bottle to water them twice a day, not excessively, just to get the soil moist. After 1 week i could see the first seed starting to sprout through the soil. And the picture you see here is 2 weeks after sowing (early Spring). All 5 seeds germinated! The quality of the seeds is clearly exceptional and the overall experience was amazing.

I highly recommend this product and I hope you all have success in growing your own pines!

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Rene S.
First purchase from BonsaiTree

I was joyfully surprised that my order arrive the very next day after ordering.
I had ordered a bonsai pot as well as the Japanese Black Pine Bonsai Growing Kit.
The packaging was excellent and everything arrived safely and in one piece.
I also received some free goodies and a personalised thank you card for my purchase.
I am truly impressed by the speedy delivery and the quality of products and the friendly manner of your staff. 10 star rating!!

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Quintin V.
JPB kit

Excellent service from Terry and James. The kit is well packaged and came with everything necessary for your first Japanese Black Pine.

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Alistair B.
Great Service as always

Purchased a 4yr root over rock Pine. Arrived quickly and well packaged. Immaculate plant, great value for money

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Greg M.
Black Pine from Seed

Exceptional Black Pines from Terry, well packaged and they arrived healthy.
If you haven’t got some yet make sure you don’t miss out on them next time they become available.

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Richard S.
Beautiful Plant

The pine was well packaged to avoid damages. I really liked the care card and the care email a few days later which really helped me know how to care for the plant. The plant was beautiful and healthy. I also enjoy reading the blogs on the website to find more care tips and tricks. I also got a free sample of bonsai boost, which is an awesome touch. Great customer service again

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Rob B.
Japanese Black Pine

Allowing tree to grow, fertilize with BonsaiBoost and watering daily. Will start training next year

Looking good Rob! Remember, maximum sun, feed loads and these trees will develop quickly!

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Ben d.W.
Puchase of Pines and soil

All black and red pines bought still alive and blooming and planted in the Akadama and Pumice bought from you as well.. Very happy. Excellent service and advice. Thank you

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Francois T.
Japanese Black Pine

The online ordering process is smooth and you are greeted by a user friendly website, which you can see have been given a lot of thought into the end user experience. The Japanese Black pine is health and my tree's are growing at a good rate.

Will definitely recommend Bonsai Tree for all bonsai related purchases.

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WAYNE L.
JBP Shohin Material

Thanks Terry for the very high quality Japanese Black Pine material.
I received it in perfect condition and I am looking forward to making it into a Shohin over the next few years.

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Mias D.K.
Japanese Black Pine 3 year old

Strong and healthy plants - well cared for.

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Jade P.
Fantastic service

Great service and amazing products.