|
Post by Reagan on Feb 28, 2021 13:13:50 GMT -6
Plugs look way easier. All I've done is bare root. Whatever you do........USE ROOT DIP GEL!!! Especially if you are in sand. Been searching for root dip gel on the interwebs. Most things seem to be for cloning so I think I’m not finding the right stuff. I assume the gel mentioned here is more about moisture retention or am I wrong? Where can you get it?
|
|
|
Post by honker on Feb 28, 2021 13:57:59 GMT -6
Plugs look way easier. All I've done is bare root. Whatever you do........USE ROOT DIP GEL!!! Especially if you are in sand. Been searching for root dip gel on the interwebs. Most things seem to be for cloning so I think I’m not finding the right stuff. I assume the gel mentioned here is more about moisture retention or am I wrong? Where can you get it? If your county has a tree sale, they usually sell it there. Otherwise, this site has similar to what I've used from them. Search Tree Root Moisture Gel. www.coldstreamfarm.net/product/soil-moist-water-storing-polymer-root-gel/
|
|
|
Post by Sandbur on Feb 28, 2021 13:59:06 GMT -6
Plugs look way easier. All I've done is bare root. Whatever you do........USE ROOT DIP GEL!!! Especially if you are in sand. Been searching for root dip gel on the interwebs. Most things seem to be for cloning so I think I’m not finding the right stuff. I assume the gel mentioned here is more about moisture retention or am I wrong? Where can you get it? Benton County Min SWCD sells small packets of it. I have one packet and some vis pore tree mats to pick up from them.
|
|
|
Post by Reagan on Feb 28, 2021 18:09:27 GMT -6
Been searching for root dip gel on the interwebs. Most things seem to be for cloning so I think I’m not finding the right stuff. I assume the gel mentioned here is more about moisture retention or am I wrong? Where can you get it? If your county has a tree sale, they usually sell it there. Otherwise, this site has similar to what I've used from them. Search Tree Root Moisture Gel. www.coldstreamfarm.net/product/soil-moist-water-storing-polymer-root-gel/Thanks. Ordered tonight. Spruce bare root coming around March 10th.
|
|
|
Post by Reagan on Mar 14, 2021 7:23:45 GMT -6
So I still have some water with gel in a bucket. Can it be saved? Will it go bad or mold? I have pines coming first of April. I was going to dump it but thought I might leave it in a bucket and see what happens
|
|
|
Post by smsmith on Mar 14, 2021 8:04:07 GMT -6
So I still have some water with gel in a bucket. Can it be saved? Will it go bad or mold? I have pines coming first of April. I was going to dump it but thought I might leave it in a bucket and see what happens I bet it will keep until then if you add water to it as needed
|
|
|
Post by chummer16 on Mar 14, 2021 8:15:48 GMT -6
Stu, Would the survival rate of small 12" or under evergreens be ok if I were to dig them up and transplant some? My niece wants to plant a dozen or so so I'm thinking of finding them on my land. Digging them. Putting in a tub and moving them to their land and planting. All could be done in a couple hours. This vs buying bare roots from the state. Thoughts?? I don’t even dig them. Wait till ground is saturated and pull them out by hand. I have done dozens this way with close to 100% survival. Depending on where they are growing sometimes 24” and up can be pulled. You will know on the first tug if they will come or not(that’s what she said).
|
|
|
Post by chummer16 on Mar 14, 2021 8:19:18 GMT -6
So I still have some water with gel in a bucket. Can it be saved? Will it go bad or mold? I have pines coming first of April. I was going to dump it but thought I might leave it in a bucket and see what happens It will turn almost solid. I usually spread the left over on top around the trees or my apple trees. It will stay moist for a long time. You can also get the stuff at Home Depot.
|
|
|
Post by Sandbur on Mar 14, 2021 11:47:24 GMT -6
Stu, Would the survival rate of small 12" or under evergreens be ok if I were to dig them up and transplant some? My niece wants to plant a dozen or so so I'm thinking of finding them on my land. Digging them. Putting in a tub and moving them to their land and planting. All could be done in a couple hours. This vs buying bare roots from the state. Thoughts?? I don’t even dig them. Wait till ground is saturated and pull them out by hand. I have done dozens this way with close to 100% survival. Depending on where they are growing sometimes 24” and up can be pulled. You will know on the first tug if they will come or not(that’s what she said). I have pulled quite a few trees. The key for me with light soil is to do it as soon as the frost is out and before bud break.
|
|