Cold-storage of Forest Nursery Plants An Account of Experiments and Trials; 1958-63: (With 2 Plates)

Seedlings of many species commonly planted in the forest maysafely be kept in cold-stores at +2? C. Storage at –5?generally reduces the rate of survival after transplanting.The period in store may last from February until late May ifseedlings are required for late transplanting, or it may beextended until August if surplus seedlings are being held over.Plants must be fully dormant when lifted; they must be healthyand must not be put into store until any rain or dew has driedoff them. Plants should be stored in polythene bags.