Running a Christmas tree farm is hard but rewarding work. Once your farm is established, you are an essential part of the holiday season, helping to bring the joy of the season into the family living room. As part of the start-up process, you have to make many decisions, including get your initial stock.
Instructions
1. Assess your farmland. Gather the information you need to make your initial stock choice: number of acres available for planting, quality and pH level of the soil and number of laborers available to tend to the trees. Take advantage of the resources of nearby agricultural colleges, which often have programs to assist farmers.
2. Discover which trees are best-suited for your Christmas tree farm. Using the information from your assessment, determine the species that grow best on your land.
3. Consider the best-selling trees in your region. The most popular Christmas trees in North America include the Fraser fir, the balsam fir, the blue spruce and the Scotch pine. However, the popularity of each type varies by region, so take into account which trees are most popular where you live and find a nursery that carries the stock you want.
4. Order the number of trees appropriate for your Christmas tree farm. Make sure that you have room to plant the trees 5 to 8 feet apart, ensuring their healthy and successful growth.
