“Sack lunch” for seedlings: Fall fertilization of rangeland shrub seedlings to improve outplanting success

Abstract

In the United States, more than 1,400 native plant nurseries produce more than a billion seedlings for reforestation and restoration projects every year. Many years of monitoring and research have shown that seedling survival of native plants can be greater when the plants are grown in nurseries and outplanted compared to direct seeding or natural regeneration. Production of high-quality seedlings reduces costs and improves seedling survival and growth after outplanting.

Citation

Drohan, Joy; Dumroese, Kasten. 2024. “Sack lunch” for seedlings: Fall fertilization of rangeland shrub seedlings to improve outplanting success. Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), July 2024. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.