A comparison of bareroot and containerized seedling production

John McRae; Tom Starkey

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A comparison of bareroot and containerized seedling production

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John McRae, Tom Starkey

Year:

2002

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., technical coordinators. National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations-1999, 2000, and 2001. Proceedings RMRS-P-24. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 89-90

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Abstract

Most nursery managers and culturists are comfortable growing bareroot seedlings. A few have become comfortable growing containerized seedlings. This discussion will compare the two systems, with a focus on SYP production, and will include a discussion on capital, equipment, space, and personnel requirements.

Parent Publication

National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations-1999, 2000, and 2001

Keywords

bareroot nursery, container nursery, soil, media, pesticide use

Citation

McRae, John; Starkey, Tom. 2002. A comparison of bareroot and containerized seedling production. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., technical coordinators. National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations-1999, 2000, and 2001. Proceedings RMRS-P-24. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 89-90