Mycorrhizal mycorrhizal pines. P

Stone pine mycorrhized with the most common species of chanterelles ( Lactarius deliciosus, L. sanguifluus and L. vinosus ).

Each species is adapted to a specific environment and soil type. Thus, each pine tree is mycorrhizated with three different strains of native chanterelles.

In this way, the environmental conditions of the area where the pine tree is planted will select the most appropriate chanterelle strain, guaranteeing production from the 4th year onwards.

LA CASA DE LAS SETAS has an excellent production of pinus pinea (Pinus pinea ), pinheiro-silvestre (port.), Scots pine (ing.). ), niscalero mycorrhizal with the symbiotic fungus lactarius deliciosus, sanguifluus and vinosus, of the highest quality.

The lactarius fungus (níscalo, rovelló, robellón, pinetell) acts symbiotically with the tree, which means that both benefit from this relationship: the tree will grow more, thanks to the mycorrhizae that help it to absorb nutrients that without them it could not absorb and, in addition, prevents the attack of fungi harmful to the root, so the tree will be much healthier.

HOW TO GROW NISALER PINE TREES

Pine and loquat fruit in all soils except soils that are easily waterlogged.

If the soil is very hard or compact it is recommended to till it before planting and once planted it should not be reworked and, if weeds come up, they will be poisoned with herbicide.

The arrangement of the trees in the field should not be less than 4 x 4 m

The best time to plant this pine is from October to November and from February to April and, if there is abundant water, at any time, although it is advisable to water the first two years in the summer season when there is more drought.

Fungicide should never be used on these pines as it would kill the fungus. Our pines are of a spring so they will adapt better to the transplant, we have them in forest trays with alveoli of 450 cc, the pines have a height of 20 to 30 cm.

These pines should not be fertilized because it could spoil the lactating fungus, besides it is not necessary because the fungus gets more food to the tree

CHARACTERISTICS NISCALEROS PINE TREES

• Height: between 20 and 35 centimeters
• Age: 1 year
• Presentation: 0.5 liter pot
• Ideal planting date: between September and May
• Recommended altitude: from sea level to 1250 meters.
• Soil: Requires well-drained soil, preferably siliceous and sandy
• Recommended watering: 22 liters per week in summer the first 2 or 3 years
• Production of chanterelles: 2 Kgs per tree per year or 150 Kgs per hectare
• Start of production: From 4 years of age
• Certified seedling obtained from seed