Proper care for your seedlings before and after receiving them is important for good survival. Here are a few ways to help ensure seedling survival.

• Pickup seedling the same day they are delivered to the drop-off site
• Transport in an enclosed vehicle
• Keep seedling cool at all times
• Plant seedlings within 2 days of receiving the seedlings
• Keep roots moist at all times while planting
• Plant when it is cool
• Water at the time of planting
• Keep area around planted seedlings free of weeds
• For better survival apply water whenever possible

For more in-depth information there is a printable planting pamphlet to the right under Resources

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