Advantages of Containerized Tree Seedlings
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Some Advantages of Containerized Tree Seedlings

Flexibility! Survivability!

1. Roots planted in soil plug, essentially undisturbed, so there's no planting check (reduced growth).
2. Longer planting season - essentially from Spring frost out to early Fall, most sites, most years.
3. Seedlings may be held in the container by the customer until it is convenient to plant, provided they are kept watered.
4. Seedlings are usually shipped in the container and are well protected, there is little chance of damage or mortality due to shipping.
5. Survival rates are high, as the containerized seedlings handle poor planting techniques, rough sites, and dry weather conditions better.
6. Flexibility of having durable planting stock that can be planted into the Summer for planting on sites not ready in the Spring.
7. Seed utilization is high, producing more usable seedlings from the same amount of seed.
8. We can respond to your needs rapidly as our growing cycle is usually only 4 to 8 months.

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