Title: How to Plant a Mesquite Tree (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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How to Plant a Mesquite Tree
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Content: The soil must be at least 77 °F (25 °C) for the establishment of seedlings. They grow fastest when soil temperatures are between 80 to 90 °F (27 to 32 °C). Seedling growth begins to decline when soil temperatures exceed 95 °F (35 °C). {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-6.jpg\/aid9911060-v4-728px-Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Water the seeds regularly after you plant them to keep the soil moist. After sowing your seeds into the soil, keep it consistently moist. Seedlings usually establish 10 days after this period. Sprinkle mulch over the top of the soil if you want to cool roots and promote moisture retention. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-7.jpg\/aid9911060-v4-728px-Plant-a-Mesquite-Tree-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Continue to tend to the seedlings after they sprout.