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What to look for when choosing tree seedlings
According to the standards, the thickness of the stem of seedlings of trees of seed crops should be at least 12 mm., bone – from 15 mm., For slightly growing strands, the norm is 10 mm. Seedlings, with a diameter of the stem, thicker than a few millimeters, in the first years of fruiting will give a plentiful crop.
The quality of the root system
When buying seedlings, carefully examine their root system. The root should be holistic, without cracks, with a strong root lobe, without visible signs of fungal infections. It is preferable that the length of the main root reaches 30 cm. for seed strands, and 25 cm. For vegetatively propagated.