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Educate me on how seed orchards work

unprofessional
10 years ago

I'm just curious. How are cones picked? Are the trees trimmed to keep them small? Good, informative links on the subject are appreciated!

Comments (4)

  • deltaohioz5
    10 years ago

    Here is a video.

    Frank

    Here is a link that might be useful: link

  • unprofessional
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Thanks!

    That is super labor intensive. Is the collection of Abies and Picea seeds done the same way?

  • pineresin
    10 years ago

    Labour intensive yes, but I can't think of a quicker way to do it, short of using trained monkeys (which would be feasible, though perhaps unethical*).

    * Though having said that, it would probably be a far more rewarding life for a monkey than being locked up in a zoo cage for its whole life

    Resin

  • ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
    10 years ago

    dont call me a monkey

    ken