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ROOT BALL [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Culture of Fruit Trees
- Silviculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trench
1, record 1, English, trench
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- heeling trench 2, record 1, English, heeling%20trench
- trench in digging 3, record 1, English, trench%20in%20digging
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Heeling in) is a procedure designed to keep alive and in the best possible condition bare-root plants dug for transplanting that cannot be planted immediately. ... It is done by digging a trench or ditch of sufficient size to accommodate the roots of plants laid as closely together as practicable without breaking, or bunching the roots to the extent that soil filled in will not be in contact with them. 1, record 1, English, - trench
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Water your heeling trenches thoroughly, immediately before setting your plants into this temporary home. Cut off any roots which were damaged in the moving process, and then you can set each plant into the trench, allowing a small space between each rootball. Mix moist peat moss or wood shavings with the native soil to increase the water retention capabilities of the soil. Using this mixture, work the soil in among the roots, and cover the entire root ball slightly deeper than at the depth it was previously covered. Water again, thoroughly. Be sure to water this holding area regularly, but do not feed the plants. This method should keep your plants alive for 6 months or longer, until you are ready to set them into their permanent garden home. 2, record 1, English, - trench
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arboriculture fruitière
- Sylviculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jauge
1, record 1, French, jauge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jauge pour végétaux 2, record 1, French, jauge%20pour%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9taux
correct, feminine noun
- jauge d'attente 2, record 1, French, jauge%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tranchée qui sert à l'entreposage des végétaux en attente de plantation définitive ou pour leur conservation hivernale. 3, record 1, French, - jauge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Nurseries (Farming)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- balled and burlapped tree
1, record 2, English, balled%20and%20burlapped%20tree
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- balled-and-burlapped tree 2, record 2, English, balled%2Dand%2Dburlapped%20tree
correct
- burlapped tree 3, record 2, English, burlapped%20tree
correct
- balled tree 4, record 2, English, balled%20tree
correct
- root-balled tree 5, record 2, English, root%2Dballed%20tree
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balled and burlapped trees can be successfully maintained for longer periods aboveground before planting. The soil ball adds stability to the tree and retains water to ensure against root tissue desiccation. 6, record 2, English, - balled%20and%20burlapped%20tree
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Pépinières
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arbre en motte
1, record 2, French, arbre%20en%20motte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- arbre tontiné 2, record 2, French, arbre%20tontin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Planter un arbre en motte. [...] Les arbres vendus en motte sont en général ceux qui ne peuvent pas être plantés en racines nues. 1, record 2, French, - arbre%20en%20motte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tontiner : Garnir d'un paillon, d'un filet ou d'un panier en matière plastique maintenant la motte qui entoure les racines d'un arbre ou d'un arbuste pendant sa transplantation. 3, record 2, French, - arbre%20en%20motte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- circling root
1, record 3, English, circling%20root
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the plant has circling roots, gently dislodge them and spread them out. For a normal root ball with roots just touching the outside, no action is necessary, though you can stimulate root development by lightly scratching the ball with your hands. 2, record 3, English, - circling%20root
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- racine enroulée
1, record 3, French, racine%20enroul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Retirez les racines enroulées qui tapissent les parois, la grosse racine pivot sous le collet et raccourcissez les plus grosses racines. 2, record 3, French, - racine%20enroul%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tree-tip pit
1, record 4, English, tree%2Dtip%20pit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tree throw 2, record 4, English, tree%20throw
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The small pit or depression resulting from an area vacated by the root plate(ball) resulting from tree-tip. 3, record 4, English, - tree%2Dtip%20pit
Record 4, Key term(s)
- tree-throw
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fouille de chablis
1, record 4, French, fouille%20de%20chablis
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trou provoqué par la chute d'un arbre déraciné par le vent. 1, record 4, French, - fouille%20de%20chablis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- raised bed
1, record 5, English, raised%20bed
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- raised planting bed 2, record 5, English, raised%20planting%20bed
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a planting area that is higher than the surrounding soil level. 1, record 5, English, - raised%20bed
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How to Plant. The hole you dig for your new conifer should be shallow and wide-twice the width of and more shallow than the height of the root ball. Unless the soil is very compacted or so light and porous that it retains very little moisture, you will not need to add organic matter. If soil drainage is a continual problem, consider creating a raised planting bed that has been amended to improve the soil. 3, record 5, English, - raised%20bed
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Techniques de plantation
- Architecture paysagère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plate-bande surélevée
1, record 5, French, plate%2Dbande%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les seules choses qu'ils détestent : l'ombre et les terres argileuses et humides (la solution : plantez-les dans une plate-bande surélevée de 20 cm par rapport à l'allée ainsi l'eau s'égoutte et vos thyms ne passent plus l'hiver les pieds dans la boue). 2, record 5, French, - plate%2Dbande%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des platebandes. 3, record 5, French, - plate%2Dbande%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
platebande (sing.); platebandes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 5, French, - plate%2Dbande%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e
Record 5, Key term(s)
- platebande surélevée
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- root ball
1, record 6, English, root%20ball
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ball of roots 2, record 6, English, ball%20of%20roots
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ball of rooting medium with roots in situ, lifted undisturbed, e. g., with specimen stock for pit planting, as opposed to the bareroot condition in which the rooting medium is removed from the root system. Not to be equated with plug root which is shaped by its container. 3, record 6, English, - root%20ball
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pelote racinaire
1, record 6, French, pelote%20racinaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- masse racinaire 1, record 6, French, masse%20racinaire
correct, feminine noun
- motte 2, record 6, French, motte
correct, feminine noun
- motte de plantation 3, record 6, French, motte%20de%20plantation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En horticulture, terre maintenue par les racines d'une plante lors de son arrachage ou de sa plantation. 4, record 6, French, - pelote%20racinaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Horticultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cepellón
1, record 6, Spanish, cepell%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Porción de sustrato con la que se trasplanta un vegetal. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cepell%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- saucer
1, record 7, English, saucer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- soil saucer 2, record 7, English, soil%20saucer
correct
- plant saucer 3, record 7, English, plant%20saucer
correct
- water-holding saucer 4, record 7, English, water%2Dholding%20saucer
correct
- earth basin 5, record 7, English, earth%20basin
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carefully place plant into the prepared pits and fill in around the ball to one-half the depth of the hole with loam ... Roots that have been wrapped around the ball within the burlap shall be made to lay in as natural a manner as possible. Fill remaining area of hole with loam and thoroughly tamp to 85-percent of maximum density. Form a saucer around the edge of the backfilled hole by constructing a berm. The finish height of the compacted berm shall be 3-inches. No excess soil other than the berm will be allowed to remain within the plant saucer. Fill saucer area with water. 3, record 7, English, - saucer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The planting of trees and shrubs of large size is completed by the addition of an earthen collar at the limits of the pit to retain and focus water toward the root ball. Slope plantings especially benefit from having this water-holding saucer. 4, record 7, English, - saucer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
If you construct an earth basin around the tree or shrub, place berms just outside of the root ball. This forces water through the root ball. Irrigate the entire tilled area. Water will settle the backfill soil without restricting aeration. 5, record 7, English, - saucer
Record 7, Key term(s)
- planting saucer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Architecture paysagère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cuvette d'arrosage
1, record 7, French, cuvette%20d%27arrosage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cuvette 2, record 7, French, cuvette
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans tous les cas, on termine la plantation par un copieux arrosage après avoir préparé au pied des végétaux une cuvette d'un diamètre un peu inférieur à celui de la motte, ce qui a pour effet d'obliger l'eau à pénétrer celle-ci au lieu de se perdre rapidement au travers de la terre plus meuble qui l'entoure. 2, record 7, French, - cuvette%20d%27arrosage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Silviculture
- Ecology (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tree planting
1, record 8, English, tree%20planting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Successful tree planting begins in the tree nursery with bimonthly cultivating, pruning of roots, and fertilization. This is essential to assure healthy trees and compact root structure. Planting holes for bare-root trees should be large enough to receive roots when they are spread in a natural position. Planting holes for balled and burlapped trees should be 2 feet wider than the root ball. Ideally, holes should be as wide and deep as can conveniently be made, so that the tree can be placed at the same levels as it originally grew in the nursery. 2, record 8, English, - tree%20planting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Sylviculture
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- plantation d'arbres
1, record 8, French, plantation%20d%27arbres
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- plantation des arbres 2, record 8, French, plantation%20des%20arbres
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plantation d'arbres. Les trous de plantation seront ouverts plusieurs semaines à l'avance si possible puis rebouchés (terre végétale d'apport en mauvais terrain) après avoir ameubli le fond et placé un tuteur enfoncé dans le sol ferme. L'importance de chaque excavation doit être de l'ordre de 1 à 2 mètres cubes suivant l'état du terrain et la nature du sujet prévu à cet endroit. En mauvais sol (plantation avec apport de terre), il faut prévoir 3 à 5 mètres cubes par arbre. La profondeur du trou de préparation se situe entre 1 mètre et 1,20 m. Lors de la plantation, on ouvrira juste le trou nécessaire à la mise en place du sujet. 3, record 8, French, - plantation%20d%27arbres
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- slope planting
1, record 9, English, slope%20planting
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The planting of trees and shrubs of large size is completed by the addition of an earthen collar at the limits of the pit to retain and focus water toward the root ball. Slope plantings especially benefit from having this water-holding saucer. 1, record 9, English, - slope%20planting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plantation des pentes
1, record 9, French, plantation%20des%20pentes
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plantation des pentes. Précisons (...) qu'elle ne nous paraît possible que sur des pentes inférieures à 35 °. Gazon. Déterminons la technique d'engazonnement d'après la raideur du talus. Si la pente est faible, semons normalement (...) Si la pente est moyenne, préparons des "crantages" dans le talus qui stabiliseront la terre végétale recevant les graines. 1, record 9, French, - plantation%20des%20pentes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tree pit
1, record 10, English, tree%20pit
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tree pits ought to be dug at least 24 inches wider and 6 inches deeper than the root ball for ease in maneuvering the plant as well as for encouraging quick rerooting in the loose backfill. 2, record 10, English, - tree%20pit
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- trou de plantation d'arbre
1, record 10, French, trou%20de%20plantation%20d%27arbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- fosse de plantation 1, record 10, French, fosse%20de%20plantation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trous de plantation. Plus ou moins importants suivant le végétal à mettre en place, les terres remuées sont en général réutilisées après le défoncement pour combler le trou. (...) plus la fouille sera volumineuse, mieux le végétal se développera. Dans le cas où les terres sont de trop mauvaise qualité ou de qualité impropre à la culture donnée (...) les terres sont évacuées ou épandues sur le terrain. Sauf pour les trous de plantation d'arbres importants et de bacs, ces terrassements sont exécutés à la main. 1, record 10, French, - trou%20de%20plantation%20d%27arbre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- earthen collar
1, record 11, English, earthen%20collar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- earth collar 1, record 11, English, earth%20collar
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The planting of trees and shrubs of large size is completed by the addition of an earthen collar at the limits of the pit to retain and focus water toward the root ball. Slope plantings especially benefit from having this water-holding saucer. 1, record 11, English, - earthen%20collar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- collet
1, record 11, French, collet
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- bourrelet 2, record 11, French, bourrelet
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comment planter un arbre. (...) Ouvrir un trou de dimensions nettement supérieures à l'encombrement des racines. Reboucher de terre meuble jusqu'à la hauteur voulue, pour avoir le collet un peu au-dessus du niveau du terrain. 1, record 11, French, - collet
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-07-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Seeding and Planting Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- root ball holder 1, record 12, English, root%20ball%20holder
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pocket or gripper-type transplanters require pocket extensions. Disc-type transplanters require a root ball holder to replace plant markers. 1, record 12, English, - root%20ball%20holder
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Matériel de plantation et de semis
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pince à mottes
1, record 12, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20mottes
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-07-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Seeding and Planting Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gripper-type transplanter 1, record 13, English, gripper%2Dtype%20transplanter
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pocket or gripper-type transplanters require pocket extensions. Disc-type transplanters require a root ball holder to replace plant markers. 1, record 13, English, - gripper%2Dtype%20transplanter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Matériel de plantation et de semis
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- transplanteur à pinces
1, record 13, French, transplanteur%20%C3%A0%20pinces
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- planteuse à pinces 1, record 13, French, planteuse%20%C3%A0%20pinces
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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