Jay Gingerich

Role: recurring guest
Appears in 2 episodes

Appearances

What they said

deer-browse

• Jay explains he raises protective field fencing about 18 inches off the ground so deer cannot reach over the top to eat young trees. 42:25 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?

gingerich-tree-farm

• Jay Gingerich said exclusive Red Dawn and Rutmaster late-dropping apple trees are currently available and will ship in spring 2024. 54:08 — Episode #201 - New Year, New Tools, New Websites
• The speaker recounts that Jay and his wife Loretta bought Higgins Tree Farm and renamed it Gingerich Tree Farm, growing the business to at least triple its size. 59:23 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?

tree-planting

• The speaker explains that a tree’s roots keep growing even after dormancy until soil temperature drops below about 35 degrees, giving fall-planted trees a head start. 27:44 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• The speaker notes that not having a shooter buck this year meant no worry about spooking deer while doing tree-planting work. 28:14 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• The speaker recounts finding about 80 trees to plant on the property and completing the job in half a day. 28:28 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?

tree-protection

• Jay recommends only buying as many trees as you plan on protecting, since unprotected trees will be destroyed by deer. 42:44 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?

Questions they answered

• Terry asks Jay what type of tree is most popular among people managing their land for wildlife.
  Jay says cedar and oak trees for cover, then chestnuts and persimmons, are most popular, along with apple and pear trees for added food sources. 34:51 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks whether it is better to plant a diverse mix of tree species in a mini orchard or stick to one kind.
  Jay recommends planting the same species but different varieties, such as three or four apple varieties, since it aids cross-pollination. 35:53 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks whether planting diverse tree varieties helps protect against losing everything to a single disease outbreak.
  Jay confirms diversity helps, noting that varieties less resistant to diseases like scab can lower production in a bad year. 37:31 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks Jay whether trees are sensitive to planting equipment, or if a shovel works just as well.
  Jay says he specializes in fall-planted potted trees, which are more forgiving, but confirms a shovel works great too. 39:17 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks Jay how to prepare a planting site for a potted tree, including whether herbicide spraying is needed first.
  Jay says to prep a site by spraying planned fall planting spots with Roundup in summer to kill vegetation ahead of time. 40:51 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks what young transplanted trees need protection from, given that deer browse fresh growth.
  Jay confirms fencing protects against deer browse, and adds wrapping the trunk prevents rabbits from girdling fruit trees in winter. 41:56 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks what purpose the tube around a young tree serves — growth stimulation, protection, or both.
  Jay explains tubes give a mini greenhouse effect and protection; a 60-inch tube keeps deer from browsing the top growth. 43:31 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks what buyers should watch for regarding tree provenance and variety when shopping for trees.
  Jay warns that home center trees often come from the Deep South, which grows faster but may not suit northern climates. 48:50 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks what trees Jay can ship versus what customers need to pick up themselves.
  Jay says most of his trees are too large to ship affordably, so he travels to deliver or arranges freight and pickup. 53:49 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?
• Terry asks Jay to describe the other habitat-related services his tree business offers throughout the year.
  Jay says besides trees, they do Miscanthus and switchgrass planting, CRP projects, and pollinator programs, plus winter TSI work. 55:12 — Episode #137 - Tree Season or Deer Season?

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