Planting with the Vines
- Written by Pitch Engine
Christmas trees usually take 12-15 years to grow, depending on your desired height. But what is now a beautiful 9 ft. balsam, began as a 3 inch seedling and a lot of labor and love. We begin the planting process during the months of April and May, depending on Wisconsin Spring conditions. We use a ______ to dig a furrow, and one lucky family member gets to sit on the ____ seat and place one seedling at a time into the ground. Our trees are planted about 3 feet from one another to allow ample growth.
For the next 12 years, each tree is tended by our family and Amish neighbors. Everything from fertilizing, butt pruning, spraying, trimming and finally harvesting.
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Authors: Pitch Engine
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