Moss not Needed in Kraft-Polyethylene Bags During Loblolly Pine Seedling Transport and Cold Storage
Kraft-polyethylene bags have proved highly satisfactory for packing and storing loblolly pine seedlings.2 However, the amount of sphagnum moss needed in the bags during storage had not been determined. If the amount of moss was reduced from as much as 10 pounds per bag to a 1-pound handful or even to none at all, substantial savings would result. In addition, packaging at the nursery would be speeded up, more seedlings could be hauled in a truckload, and less storage space would be needed before outplanting. To determine how much moss was needed in bags stored in unheated warehouses or in cold storage, this study was conducted.
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Author(s): Hamlin L. Williston
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 72 (1965)