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Sub-Soiler for planting seedlings

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Joe in NY

03-05-2001 14:45:35




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I was thinking of using a sub-soiler to slit a trench to plant tree seedlins in the spring. I know they make commercial tree planters but for the 1000 I'm planting it isn't worth it. I generally use a planting bar but I thought maybe the sub-soiler would do the heavy work and then if need be I could just open the slit with a bar and plant with much less effort. Any thoughts or other ideas.
Thanks, and my back thanks you too!!
Joe in NY

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Tom A

03-06-2001 04:00:28




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 Re: Sub-Soiler for planting seedlings in reply to Joe in NY, 03-05-2001 14:45:35  
Like others, I've tried a middlebuster to do this but it entails a fair amount of hand work, too. I think a combination would be best, and intend to try that this year-- subsoiler to cut slot in the sod and improve drainage followed by middlebuster to make a 18 inch clear swath to reduce competition. Probably can get away with just the subsoiler, but I always like to use *all* my toys!

Tom



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John K

03-05-2001 22:47:43




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 Re: Sub-Soiler for planting seedlings in reply to Joe in NY, 03-05-2001 14:45:35  
I have used a tree planter both a 3pt. version and a hitch pull type and both work excellent. We were able to plant 15,000 + trees in about 2.5 days. I borrowed or rented them from either the extension service and or the Farm Service Agency or any NRCS office. I do not know where you are located but I would assume that all of these agencies would have a tree planter at there disposal. You might also be eligible for a cost share program with you local Farm Service Agency it might be worth checking into. I know that by buying the trees in bulk through the different goverment agencies you can save a ton of money.

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RayP (MI)

03-05-2001 15:50:41




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 Re: Sub-Soiler for planting seedlings in reply to Joe in NY, 03-05-2001 14:45:35  
Worked on this problem last planting season. I tried to use a middle buster to open a furrow in sod to plant trees in. Figured that it would move the sod back away from the seedlings, and reduce competition, until they were a little stronger. Well, the sod balled up on the middlebuster within just a few feet. So I removed the blade from the middle buster and replaced it with a pointed cultivator blade. With that I was able to cut a slot in the sod. A second pass with the middle buster blade opened a furrow which worked well for planting the trees. Used a spud and planted by hand - a lot like work. So far the seedlings seem to be doing well. We'll see what they're like when the snow melts! I suspect that a subsoiler would cut too deep, and not make a furrow wide enough. What I'd really like is to mount a rolling coulter off a plow on my middle buster!

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Shep

03-05-2001 15:08:02




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 Re: Sub-Soiler for planting seedlings in reply to Joe in NY, 03-05-2001 14:45:35  
Joe -
Your idea sounds as if it may work, something I may consider this coming winter.

I plant approx 3000 pine seedlings each winter in a plantation pine field. I have always gone to the local forest service work center and borrowed their 3pth tree planter. Using this it cuts the slit and forms a trench to place the seedling and then the rear wheels close the trench. This thing weights about ALOT so make sure your tractor can lift it when you turn.
HTH,
Shep

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