So what do you really specialize in, besides 'diversity'? - Our plant palette is really all encompassing, however the emphasis is on larger size plant material. Our perennials are #1 and #2 gallons, container shrubs are mostly #3 and #5 gallons. Field trees range from 1.5" caliper up to 5" inches in some varieties.
What makes an Acorn Farms tree better than any other? - We have found that our heavy container mix and larger pot sizes help insure a larger, more vigorous root system that retains moisture much longer than a small pot with a lighter soil mix. This reduces your maintainance cost, tipping over of dry pots and, of course, replacements to your customers. Our field trees are started from large, frequently transplanted (well branched) liner stock to reduce growing time and transplant shock when dug. Our soil is a heavy clay-loam which provides a tight root ball which retains moisture and fertility even when held above ground through the summer.
Who may purchase from Acorn Farms? - As a wholesale grower Acorn Farms sells only to qualified resalers of nursery stock such as landscape companies and garden centers. These firms should be licensed distributors of nursery stock. Government entities and institutions would also qualify to purchase nursery stock at wholesale.
Delivery? - Acorn Farms has a full service shipping department delivering weekly throughout Ohio and the surrounding states. Our fleet of trucks includes long and short box trailers, flatbeds and short trailers so that mixed orders can be efficiently combined on the same load. Whether it be "Just-in-time" delivery to your garden center or a direct shipment to your job site, our aim is to fill your needs.
Rack system - Unlike many shippers who stack container plants on the truck floor, Acorn Farms utilizes a rack system to assure that your container plants aren't crushed in transit. Our courteous drivers are experienced and committed to getting your material safely to its destination during the cool early morning hours to avoid heat stress.
Call Mike Epp with any questions: Phone/FAX 937-358-2292
or email to mikeepp@mindspring.com