Propagation Calendar and Available Stock at Factor e Farm

=Introduction=

This page describes the living stock available at Factor e Farm.

=Abundant=


 * Raspberries - we have a few hundred raspberry plants, which can be propagated into thousands more via root cuttings.
 * Status - abundant
 * Timing - root cuttings may be taken and planted as soon as the ground becomes workable

=In Development=


 * We planted a number of peaches, plums, apricots, and plums as rootstocks. We have about 100 of these
 * Status - limited
 * We are growing out myrobalan plum for seed stock
 * We are growing out prunus persica peach stock for seed
 * Grapes - Several types available, all being grown out.
 * Need to get quality cuttings from many sources
 * Chickens - if we engage in ongoing incubation, the numbers can rise to self-sustaining levels.
 * Worms - abundant in several tubs
 * Bees - organic cultivation bee hives - need to install a number of swarm catchers

=Development Strategies=


 * We have about 10 apple rootstocks that we are growing out for cuttings. These are to be rooted at a later date.
 * We should acquire additional suckers or plants for


 * Hazelnut - we should acquire a large number of stock from propagated suckers from quality plants


 * Oikos Tree Crops has a significant number of wild-type apricots and plums that we should plant out for rootstock seed.

=Collaboration=

We need a dedicated person to document all our stock, to make GIS maps thereof, and to solicit further stock from various sources.

We need major contour swaling/manuring/seeding clover to create better habitat for plants