I want to buy about 200 to start a tree farm
2006-11-28 10:07:25 · 4 answers · asked by MB 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I had a xmas tree farm for a few years and would get mine from the USDA Soil Conservation Service. In my area, they have quite a good selection of bulk trees available, generally about $125 per 1000 for pines and a bit more for Spruce and Fir. It is legal to sell the trees without the root system attached. Give your local office a call and see if they have similar sales in your area, or your county Agricultural Extension office for a local or regional supplier.
2006-11-28 14:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by leothecomm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the tree into a fairly large pot (like a half wine barrel size). And you might want to get one of those rolling platforms (about 1 foot square with casters on it) to make it easier to move around. Make sure the pot has a drain hole and get a saucer big enough that the bottom of the pot fits into it. Set the saucer on the platform (if you got one) and place it where you're going to put the tree. Use a standard potting soil and plant the tree into the pot just as you would a houseplant. Do this outside, so you can soak the potting soil and let it drain prior to bringing it inside. At this point, the tree and pot will be very heavy and you'll probably need a couple of people to move it. Bring it inside and set it on the saucer. Move it around as necessary. Check the soil every couple of days. Reach up and stick your fingers in the soil. If it's moist, wait another couple of days. If it feels dry, add some water (pint or two). Keep an eye on the saucer and, if it starts to fill up to where you think it's going to overflow, wick some of the water out with a towel or paper towels. After Christmas, wheel the tree out to your yard. You can either continue to keep it in the pot or plant it in the ground. But, if you want to try to use it again the next year, just keep it in the pot.
2016-05-22 23:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a websearch for tree brokers in your state. There will be some. Just type in Christmas tree growers in your browser.
2006-11-28 10:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A large nursery in your area. They may give you a bulk discount.
2006-11-28 10:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋