Jimmy & Sheila Witt
11080 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079
Business: 205-647-2552
Mobile: 205-288-9608
Toll Free: 1-866-647-2552
Located in North Central Alabama about 30 miles Northeast of Birmingham.
Growers of
Quality
Strawberry
Plants
Supplier of
Gro-Guard UV
Row Cover
Protection
Jimmy & Sheila Witt
11080 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079
Business: 205-647-2552
Mobile: 205-288-9608
Toll Free: 1-866-647-2552
Plugs
Planting:
May be planted from setter
thus more
efficient planting.
Crop Uniformity & Plant Mortality:
Very uniform plant mortality less
than 1%
Post Plant Overhead Irrigation:
Overhead irrigation not required.
Plant Storage and Holding Ability:
May be held in trays for several days to
accommodate field planting schedule.
Cost:
Initially more expensive.
Fresh Dug Plants
Planting:
More labor involved, requires
experienced planters to achieve
proper planting depth.
Crop Uniformity & Plant Mortality:
Crop uniformity will very greatly.
Plant mortality will be about 10%
Post Plant Overhead Irrigation:
7-10 days continuous overhead
irrigation is required.
Plant Storage and Holding Ability:
Must be held at 33° - 38°F if grower
is not ready to plant upon arrival.
Cost:
Initially less expensive.
When all factors are considered most growers find plugs are the most economical. They also provide excellent crop uniformity.
Comparison of Plug Plants vs. Fresh Dug Plants
