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Planting Trees at Camp - Help
Posted on 9/6/13 at 4:03 pm
Posted on 9/6/13 at 4:03 pm
I am looking to plant between 25 to 50 fruit trees and 100 oak/pecan trees or so per year for the next couple years at my place in the spillway. Trying to plant something extra for the deer and to give back to the landowners (its half ag fields with soybeans every year). I have a couple questions about the best wayt o go about it.
Should I by seedlings or started trees? (4 inches or so tall, but already started)
Where is the cheapest place to get seeds/started trees around Baton Rouge or New Roads?
I was wondering if anyone had any tips as to protecting them/keeping them alive?
What's the ebst time of year to plant? I am assuming in March?
TIA
Should I by seedlings or started trees? (4 inches or so tall, but already started)
Where is the cheapest place to get seeds/started trees around Baton Rouge or New Roads?
I was wondering if anyone had any tips as to protecting them/keeping them alive?
What's the ebst time of year to plant? I am assuming in March?
TIA
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Posted on 9/6/13 at 4:11 pm to Mako
plant when dormant, so December through February
I know the nursery I order from sells hardwoods in boxes as small as 25, but I'm not sure they deliver
One thing to keep in mind is that if an area has a pretty decent deer population, they may browse the hell out of your seedlings after they bud out, killing them
Here is the Arborgen catalog, looks like they do deliver:
LINK
I know the nursery I order from sells hardwoods in boxes as small as 25, but I'm not sure they deliver
One thing to keep in mind is that if an area has a pretty decent deer population, they may browse the hell out of your seedlings after they bud out, killing them
Here is the Arborgen catalog, looks like they do deliver:
LINK
This post was edited on 9/6/13 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 9/6/13 at 4:16 pm to Mako
I can't help you with the first questions, but,
quote:That's too late in my opinion. I've found that gulf coast trees do best if you plant them in November/December, or just before the winter rainy season for your particular area.
What's the ebst time of year to plant? I am assuming in March?
Posted on 9/6/13 at 8:51 pm to Mako
All I can tell you that hasn't already been said unless i overlooked it Is make sure you put a cage around them. I planted fruit trees on my place and the deer ate them as soon as I planted them.
Posted on 9/6/13 at 8:58 pm to Mako
I wouldn't plant more than I could see about (watering). First year is critical.
Posted on 9/6/13 at 9:15 pm to Mako
I would stick with hardwoods if looking to help the deer. Have had a couple of bios tell me that fruit trees were useless. Saw tooths will produce early.
Posted on 9/10/13 at 10:08 am to Mako
Thanks for yall's help. I am going to look at Mossy oak and LA Ag to order a a few hundred.
About how big a cage do I need? Just a chicken wire circle will work?
I looked at building cages or buying tubes. Does anyone know where to get discount grow tubes? They are more expensive than the trees
About how big a cage do I need? Just a chicken wire circle will work?
I looked at building cages or buying tubes. Does anyone know where to get discount grow tubes? They are more expensive than the trees
This post was edited on 9/10/13 at 11:19 am
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