Have you planted a garden, farmed a plot of land, or guided a remediation project? Then you know plant survivability is paramount. Forrest Keeling developed our patented RPM (Root Production Method) system.Our 12-step technology enhances the survivability of hard mast-producing trees on challenging sites.
Forrest Keeling’s RPM natives exceed expectations and outperform other natives. Once you experience the RPM difference, you’ll settle for nothing less.
About RPM
Wayne Lovelace, Forrest Keeling’s president and CEO. developed the Root Production Method (RPM) propagation method.Wayne’s inspiration was themassive loss of bottomland trees in the wake of the Great Flood of 1993. The goal was to find a better growing process than conventional bareroot stock. Barefoot plant material has low survival rates and slow growth. RPM® is a patented containerized growing system that concentrates on enhancing root growth.
Wayne knew hardy, quick-maturing native trees were the key to success. The damaged ecosystem and its wildlife depended on it. After seeing the results, Forrest Keeling offered the RPM advantages to the masses.
Three Reasons Why RPM-Produced Plants Are Selected More Often
Countless variables contribute to success or failure when planting and growing natives. RPM technology seeks to reduce these variables. RPM technology alsocreates a more consistent and predictable growing process. Here are some of the primary reasons why RPM plants have such a high degree of success:
1. Seed Provenance
Provenance is like a plant’s internal clock that tells the plant when to break dormancy. It also helps ensure consistent flowering and fruiting at your planting sites. We travel around the country to collect seeds. Seedlings are then coded by region. This helps ensure the best performance in their eventual planting sites. It also delivers the highest rate of survival, over 97% on even the harshest sites.
Seed provenance helps ensure that plants are well-adapted to specific growing conditions. and have desired traits. This information is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and preserving plant species.
2. Lifetime Vigor Through Proprietary Soil Media
Healthier plants start with better soil. The most robust natives don’t come from more fertilizer. It comes fromunlocking your plants’ natural ability to access nutrients. Forrest Keeling’s media transforms your planting site soil. This helps increase nutrient accessibility as nature intended.
Forrest Keeling’s soil media provides short-term growth benefits. It also provides lasting, sustainable advantages compared to traditional fertilizer alternatives.
3. Faster Results
Planting a tree is a rewarding experience. It’s also a significant investment of time, resources, and effort. Once your tree is in the ground, the quicker you get results, the better.
RPM trees are scientifically proven to deliver faster growth, flowering, and fruiting. You’ll provide food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife in less time. And your sites will enjoy faster regeneration. After six years, our first-year RPM-produced pecan seedling can reach a 4″ caliper. At that point, it is already producing a commercial crop. With faster results and greater survivability, our RPM trees save you money and time.
Forrest Keeling Is Your Source for Higher-Performing Natives
We’ve been in business for over seven decades. We’re known for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growing excellence. There are many reasons to make Forrest Keeling your go-to native plant nursery. But one is faster results. Forrest Keeling’s RPM technology yields twice the results in half the time. Studies show our RPM-produced plants grow, flower, and fruit two times faster. Faster growth comes in part from unsurpassed lateral root mass. Greater root mass improves transplant success and helps plants grow faster!
If you’re starting a planting project in 2024, get in touch with a Forrest Keeling team member. Our native plant nursery brings you the best trees to help you succeed.
Forrest Keeling… it’s where the best trees begin!
