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Native Plants Journal · 2010
Selecting a Nursery and (or) a Seed ProducerNative plant customers should visit local nurseries and seed production facilities and talk to the personnel.Take a walk around the operation and look at the current crop.In nurseries, remember to check the quality of the root systems as well as the shoots.In a seed production facility, check for weeds and vitality of the plants.Ask for a customer list and search out others who have purchased seeds or other plant materials.Inquire about the reputations of your potential vendors, including the success of their materials on outplanting sites. Other Business ServicesTraditionally, nurseries and seed producers merely grew plants and seeds for sale, but the current trend is to go beyond propagation to a broader range of services.Nowadays, native plant growers offer a variety of services, depending on their facilities and expertise.An increasing number of progressive nurseries provide a full range of services, from seed collection and processing, plant propagation and storage, through outplanting and follow-up care. Communication Is EssentialBuyers of native plant materials should consider the nursery manager or seed producer as a partner in their planting project and involve them early in the planning process.native plant materials directory