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Handling pine seedlings

Major findings of studies are presented on ways to maximize survival of pine seedlings in the nursery, in cold storage, in transit, as well as on the planting site. Culling of seedlings is discussed, together with optimum and detrimental storage temperatures, humidity, packaging, pruning, storage duration, planting dates, and related requirements for optimum success with pine seedlings.


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Author(s): Hamlin L. Williston

Event: Southern Nursery Conference: Eastern Session
1978 - Colonial Williamsburg, VA