Thanks guys. I planted 5 seeds in the ground and waiting for them to sprout. I may keep only one healthy plant and pull out the remaining.
-mr
I always wait a couple of months or so
ive lost lots of seedlings in their first few months.
it can be gnawed by an animal, killed by insects, stepped on etc...
once its large enough, cut the rest off at the base
and put cardboard over the soil so they dont regrow..
the extra roots dont hurt anything. they eventually rot and become food for the tree.
If you are to get heavy rains, i would use lots of mulch.