Seedling development is not totally dependent on container size, but a combination of container size, species selection, and planting density. Also, factors such as site selection, site preparation, herbicide application, and selecting the proper planting date can affect seedling performance in a variety of ways. Proper site selection and preparation, as well as the proper planting date may increase seedling survivability on a particular tract. Furthermore, proper herbicide application on certain sites may decrease the amount of competition present as well as increase seedling survival. Advantages of Containerized Seedlings.
Containerized seedlings offer a variety of advantages in the reforestation process.
One advantage that containerized seedlings offer is a longer planting period. In some situations, containerized seedlings have higher survival rates than other means of reforestation, such as bare-root seedlings. Containers protect the seedling s root systems from physical harm and harsh environmental conditions during lifting, transportation, and planting processes. Bare-root seedlings, on the other hand, are not protected during these processes and may suffer damage to their root systems. The potting medium also supplies the seedling with a temporary supply of moisture that may help it survive during a drought.