- It takes approximately two or more years for seedlings to grow into 20 to 40 centimeters high plants.
- The plants should be strong enough to be planted in their permanent spots in the farm field.
- 2-3 seedlings are planted for every harvested Christmas tree. In 2004 Christmas tree farmers planted 60 million Christmas tree seedlings.
- Seedlings are kept in a bucket of water to keep roots moist while planting. On hot or windy days roots can dry out rapidly.
- Seedlings planted too deep, too shallow or J-rooted will not take full advantage of the seedling's capacity to produce roots and foliage.
- Seedlings are referred to as transplants when they are lifted from the seedbed after one or two years, then replanted in a second nursery bed where they remain for an additional year or more before being lifted again.
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