The younger the seedling, the less expensive it will be. The older the seedling, the more likely it is to survive in your plantation, but only up to a certain point. Very large seedlings may be unwieldy to plant and may not root well. If you must hold the seedlings for any length of time before planting, do not allow the roots to dry out, and protect the stock from extreme wind, heat, or cold. Cuttings Cuttings are available as rooted or unrooted stock.
Unrooted stock is less expensive but is also less likely to survive.
Cuttings will generally be 18 to 20 inches long. Several hundred cartons can be grown under two fluorescent shop lights in a basement or heated garage. If you start rooting the cuttings in January and keep them well watered, you should have vigorous rooted stock for planting after the danger of frost is past. The cartons will tear up easily when the cuttings are removed from them.