October
1 through April 30 is when to plant containerized seedlings,
with the optimum time frame being between October 1 and early
December. Early planting takes advantage
of the
growth
time and moisture content of the fall, allowing the root system
to establish itself for spring growing time. This increases
the survival rate of the seedlings. |
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In addition to growing seedlings, F.B. Whitfield Farms
and Nursery provides planting and spraying services to assist you
in yielding a high stand.
Planting Services
A key to the stand of seedling
is the plug's planting depth. F.B. Whitfield Farms and Nursery uses
the Tree Master, a custom-built 3-row tree planter which allows
for a more effective planting depth
in
all
types of
soil in that the Tree Master allows the staff to adapt the depth
of the plug to soil conditions, yielding a higher stand.
We use the recommended
planting guidelines by the State Forestry Commission. F.B.
Whitfield
Farms and
Nursery
works with state advisors through private and government
programs like CRP (Conservation Resource Programs) which
uses property
profiling to make recommendations to
the planters
and land
owners
on soil preparation and land mapping. We stay within the tried,
true and tested results of state organizations and private
consultants so that the highest yield and survival rate is accomplished.
F. B. Whitfield Farms & Nursery has over 20 years
of experience in growing various containerized crops. They began
growing containerized
Longleaf Pine Seedlings in 1996. Their goal is to grow the best
seedlings while providing the best service.
Spraying
F.B. Whitfield farms & Nursery sprays for
weed and grass control. Longleaf pines do not like to compete with
the
insurgence of foreign grasses and weeds. Band spraying
results in higher stands.
Planting and Spraying fees are determined by each
job, using several factors: driving distance, acreage, and time.
Georgia Department of Agriculture Live Plant License #F852
Contact information
and order information ~ order through web site
F.B. Whitfield farms & Nursery
Containerized Longleaf Pine seedlings
Owner F.Bennet Whitfield
2561 Lambs Bridge road
Twin City, Georgia 30471
Cell: 912.682.4948
Mobile: 1.888.698.0697
Fax: 478.763.3308