The Saw Palmetto Harvesting Company - Selection of Plantations Product Information Selection of Plantations Good plantations utilize slow burning and bees for pollination. The Saw Palmetto Harvesting Company has access to over 250,000 acres of saw palmetto plantations. A good plantation is one that is burned in early fall after the harvest. This serves as a form of pruning and providing accessibility for large acreage. This procedure stimulates growth, increases bloom and controls underbrush.
Pollination is also important for creating heavier crops and larger fruit.
The burn has to be slow and cool. This is what is referred to as a control burn. This will prevent the heart of the saw palmetto from damage. The plants will usually grow back rapidly and have a bumper crop the following year. Bee hives placed throughout the plantation, will provide excellent pollination for high yields and larger fruit.