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Planning for Spring Katie H. about to show how to shop on our websiteKatie H. about to show how to shop on our website The Stark Bro’s website has made planning for Spring easier than ever.
Product Quality close up of plantclose up of plant At Stark Bro’s Nurseries and Orchard Co. our #1 value is product quality and customer satisfaction matters above all.
How to Plant Bare-Root Plants Rhubarb roots sitting on a picnic tableRhubarb roots sitting on a picnic table By definition, bare-root plants are not grown in a pot and will not have any soil around their roots – hence the name "bare root". Our bare-root plants are shipped dormant, which helps them to transplant well and experience less transpiration (water loss) immediately after planting.
Adding Fruit to Your Homestead apple orchardapple orchard For over 200 years, Stark Bro's Nursery has been helping homesteaders across America live more self-sufficient lifestyles. As the oldest continually operating nursery in the country, we've curated a time-tested collection of over 300 unique varieties of fruit trees, nut trees and berry plants.
What USDA Organic Certification Means USDA Organic LogoUSDA Organic Logo "Organic" has become a generic term, and is broadly used to describe everything from foods, products and practices that are merely "natural" to those that are authentically certified USDA Organic. The green USDA Organic seal above cannot be displayed without certification by a USDA-accredited agent. Our organic farm, and the trees we grow upon that land, have been officially certified as USDA Organic.
Organic vs. Non-GMO vs. Hybrid: What’s the difference? Corn with overlays of seed type labelsCorn with overlays of seed type labels Organic. Non-GMO. Hybrid. Even heirloom. The names are confusing and are often (mistakenly) used interchangeably. While they are related, they are not the same. In this article, we’ll lay out the differences and explain how these labels apply to the trees and plants we grow at Stark Bro's.
Organic Frequently Asked Questions Organic Farm fieldOrganic Farm field Here we answer all of your questions about what “organic” really means, how we grow our organic trees and how they’re different from our conventionally grown trees.
Estimated Yield for Fruit Trees crate of picked applescrate of picked apples For growers with enough space, where tree size isn't an issue, this guide covers the estimated yield of dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard size fruit trees.
The Best Time to Plant man plantingman planting Gardeners often ask, "When is the best time to plant?" but most perennial plants and trees have no specific date. Here's how to tell when you can plant.
Nut Trees: How Many Years Until Harvest? Colby Pecan in HullsColby Pecan in Hulls Nut trees are multi-purpose additions to the landscape. If you wonder how much time nut trees need to mature before you harvest nuts, we have your answer.
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