Just ordered 40 Japanese Honeysuckle plants. Really excited about getting these established at the ranch. Everything I've read about them as far as wildlife goes is beneficial. Extremely fast growing, produces tons of forage, can withstand heavy browsing once established, and has a protein content of 16-18%, and possibly higher when fertilized. Really looking forward to this project!!!
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Originally posted by Rotney View PostBetter wrap em with big panels so they can establish.
Also I am going to grow them out some. My ex-wife is a horticulture teacher ang has one big *** green house at school. She agreed to grow them out to half gallon /gallon pots so they have a large root ballLast edited by BrandonA; 02-27-2017, 05:53 PM.
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Originally posted by BrandonA View PostI am going to wrap them with steel wire mesh , approx 3ft diameter circle. and add chicken wire to keep deer and rabbits away. From what I've read getting them established is the hardest thing to do.
Also I am going to grow them out some. My ex-wife is a horticulture teacher ang has one big *** green house at school. She agreed to grow them out to half gallon /gallon pots so they have a large root ball
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Originally posted by texashunter56 View PostI planted some 2 yrs ago and wrapped mine in 2x4 welded wire in 16" circle but only 3' tall. I would recommend going taller with the wire and larger diameter to get more initial growth. The heat was a concern here and I wanted more vine growth, so I planted in the shade of brush(mesquite or huisache). I am going to plant more this year with larger cages. All the ones I experimented with grew well. I bought them at Wally World in pots. Were not a bad price also. Good luck!Last edited by BrandonA; 02-27-2017, 06:23 PM.
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Originally posted by texashunter56 View PostI planted some 2 yrs ago and wrapped mine in 2x4 welded wire in 16" circle but only 3' tall. I would recommend going taller with the wire and larger diameter to get more initial growth. The heat was a concern here and I wanted more vine growth, so I planted in the shade of brush(mesquite or huisache). I am going to plant more this year with larger cages. All the ones I experimented with grew well. I bought them at Wally World in pots. Were not a bad price also. Good luck!
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Originally posted by BrandonA View PostHave the deer taken to them?
IIRC I paid like $10 for the potted ones at Walmart.
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Originally posted by gingib View PostGive us more details...cost, where you bought, and when to plant?
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I've got one in my front yard, had it for 3 yrs, deer keep it trimmed down to about knee high. I'm going to have to put a cage around it someday, just have to work it in between my other procrastination goals. The deer like it and it holds up to some pretty heavy browsing and hot dry west Texas weather.
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