Impact of Propagation Trays on Tree Establishment

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The Impact of Propagation Trays on Tree Establishment

Key findings from a five-year field trial comparing four propagation trays, conducted by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in partnership with A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.

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What happens in propagation doesn't stay in propagation.

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Two types of trees were propagated in four different trays, including RootSmart™, and planted in the field. Each year, researchers dug them up and analyzed the root systems.

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Joint release from A.M.A. Horticulture and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre highlighting the report and why root health matters for urban tree mortality.

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“More air, less plastic. That’s what growers need to be looking for in a tray if they want to produce consistent, healthy roots.”

- Craig Willett, Manager of Ellepots and Pre-Fill at A.M.A. Horticulture and former nursery owner