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Growing from Seed

Setup for growing Oak, Hickory and Walnut from seed

15 years ago

I'm finally going to take the plunge and start trying to grown my own seedlings on a large scale from the trees that are located on my farm. I have come up with the idea of multiple tables (approx 4'X8') with a heavy duty mesh bottom and protected with heavy duty mesh cover to protect from the squirels (who have dug up every but I have ever planted).

I have been looking at Stuewe & Sons site for pots. I'm trying to decide between the TP414 and the TP616 from http://www.stuewe.com/products/treepots.php

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
15 years ago
I think I would go with the 414. Be sure to order the appropriate trays. I assume you have done the research indicating you have a market for your seedlings. Al
trooper4985
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the input.... my market is about 50 acres of open field that I want to slowly fill with trees for wildlife and privacy purposes... I have no intention of selling anything... just don't want to keep paying $66/100 seedlings every spring when I can break even in 4 years or less.
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susan2010
15 years ago
Just wondering, but if you have adult trees, don't you get a fair number of volunteers that could be transplanted? I have two hickories and an oak on my small urban property, and I'm forever yanking out seedlings. That would seem an easier way to go to me.

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