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Optimizing germination: hydropriming for carob trees

At Semillistas we continue to perfect our planting techniques to improve efficiency in ecosystem restoration. Today we want to share in detail a key treatment we apply to carob (Ceratonia siliqua) seeds: hydropriming, a technique that accelerates germination and improves the seedling's ability to cope with adverse conditions.
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Mycorrhizae and seeds: a partnership for reforestation

This week we received in the laboratory our European volunteer team, who have been learning about the work we do with seeds and mycorrhizae. As part of their training, they carried out a key activity for ecological restoration: the extraction of mycorrhizal fungi spores to coat seeds.
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In Los Guájares and Sierra Lújar, waiting for rain

At Semillistas, our hands are ready, our seeds are prepared, and our enthusiasm is intact. However, nature reminds us that the time to sow also depends on her.
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A new Green Cycle with our European volunteers

Sunday the 12th was a very special day for our community at Semillistas: we welcomed twelve young people from the European Solidarity Corps who will accompany us for the next two months in Órgiva! These volunteers are full of energy, eager to learn and above all, with the enthusiasm to make a difference in the reforestation and regeneration of our forests.
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Training for planters

On the 10th of January, we took a very important step to move forward with our reforestation projects. We held a special training for all the people we are going to hire to carry out the sowing, a key moment in which we prepared ourselves for one of the most fundamental tasks: sowing with love and knowledge!
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Crowdfunding for Sierra de los Guájares!

At Semillistas, we are excited to announce the launch of our crowdfunding campaign on the Goteo platform. This project is our response to the devastating fire of 2022 that devastated more than 5,000 hectares of the Sierra de los Guájares. But we are not giving up: we want to bring plant life back to this special area
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Patagonia supports us for a second year.

Today we want to share with all of you something that fills us with joy and hope. We are very happy to announce that the company Patagonia has decided to support us for the second consecutive year with a generous contribution of 7,000 dollars to continue with our reforestation project. 🌳💚
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Priming and Pre-germination: Reforestation Revolutionized

At Semillistas, we are always looking for ways to make reforestation more efficient and effective. Today we want to share with you one of our favorite techniques: priming, and how we combine it with pre-germination to overcome some of the biggest challenges in direct seeding.
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The role of herbaceous plants in the regeneration of arid landscapes

When we talk about regenerating ecosystems, we usually think of big trees and lush forests. But what about semi-arid or arid areas where climate and soil impose their own rules? This is a subject that we at Semillistas are passionate about, and we would like to share some thoughts on the subject.
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Pampering seeds

We're taking a little break to tell you some exciting things! As some of you already know, we've been busy as ants in summer lately and, in between all this hustle and bustle, we've been preparing something very special: our seeds for the next big sowing!