The Big Dig: See How We Harvest Fat Albert Spruce for Perfect Root Balls at Sester Farms!

Join Ted at Sester Farms for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how we dig our magnificent field-grown Fat Albert Spruce! This video highlights our precise and efficient process, ensuring every tree leaves our fields with a beautiful, fibrous root system. You'll see our expert team, including Frankie—our dedicated employee number one with 30 years of experience—at work. We utilize a specialized, six-blade, hand-root ball machine (the TB 290 excavator) which is invaluable for efficiently digging these mature trees. Learn why we use a copper-treated burlap to protect the 21-inch root ball as it transitions to a 25-gallon pot, ensuring the burlap doesn't rot before the tree is fully rooted. This commitment to efficiency and quality is key to our goal of being Oregon's Low-Cost Plant Material Producer.