JBP seedling/cutting growers competition(Mark Comstock)

[dirk hoorelbeke]

I'm already 2 years behind...?

 

[DirkvanDreven]

I'm already 2 years behind...?

So am I

 

[kingsville grower]

I have a large group like these from last year. It really slows them down but they grow like hell in year 2, this was cut 3 times. I did about 500 like this. Most of the crop I just cut twice

 

[kingsville grower]

These are the standard crop twice cut. Potted them in January in a warm greenhouse. They are growing really strong. John Kirby is teaching me how to keep up with the California guys through false spring in January. I just put these outside a few days ago

 

[Wilson]

It is really nice to see you doing up some multi-trunks. All these pines you are producing are really building an incredible future for bonsai in America.

 

[Johnathan]

very cool multis

 

[BonsaiNaga13]

I have a large group like these from last year. It really slows them down but they grow like hell in year 2, this was cut 3 times. I did about 500 like this. Most of the crop I just cut twice

What do you mean by cut 3 times?

 

[DirkvanDreven]

What do you mean by cut 3 times?

??? https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/timing-for-second-cutting-of-jbp-seedlings.32362/page-3
This is a very much discussed topic! How could you heve missed it?

 

[BonsaiNaga13]

??? https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/timing-for-second-cutting-of-jbp-seedlings.32362/page-3
This is a very much discussed topic! How could you heve missed it?

Thanks for the link that answered my question

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I just put these outside a few days ago

Are you going to wire any this year? Or just let them shoot up?

I don't think people appreciate how much work it is to cut 500 black pine seedlings 3 times and pot them all up!

 

[kingsville grower]

Are you going to wire any this year? Or just let them shoot up?

I don't think people appreciate how much work it is to cut 500 black pine seedlings 3 times and pot them all up!

I’ll bet if any of you all lived close enough you would be over here helping me. The enjoyment is in the doing

 

[kingsville grower]

I’ll bet if any of you all lived close enough you would be over here helping me. The enjoyment is in the doing

Yes wire in a few months

 

[hemmy]

From the growth that I’ve seen here from southern Texas and along the Gulf Coast, Cali doesn’t have any advantages! We apparently hit “May Grey” this week and into “June Gloom” along the coast.

 

[LanceMac10]

I have a large group like these from last year. It really slows them down but they grow like hell in year 2, this was cut 3 times. I did about 500 like this. Most of the crop I just cut twice

Holy smokes!!! You have a "layaway" plan?!?! Stunning work, top notch, son, top notch!!

 

[kingsville grower]

This is definitely my best year,

 

[Chris Johnston]

Beautiful results, Mark! Congratulations!

 

[kingsville grower]

This is where I’m at 1yr and 2 months from last cut. I’m pleased. Just listening to Kirby and Jonas. I would not be aggressively pursuing jbp production without the influence of these two

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Your nebari is 10x better than any that I have seen on mine. I will go take some photos today of how I am progressing. Mine are growing like mad and I am starting to get worried about the next stage.

 

[kingsville grower]

Your nebari is 10x better than any that I have seen on mine. I will go take some photos today of how I am progressing. Mine are growing like mad and I am starting to get worried about the next stage.

You gotta put it like that. That’s not natural

 

[RobertB]

What kind of soil mix are you using there? Looks like a good bit of pearlite and pretty fine. My soil is so coarse that my roots look nothing like that.