Old Man Saltbush seedlings require a sunny position with good air circulation around the plants.

Prepare the soil well by digging deeply or mechanically deep rip the soil for the larger areas. This is so the roots are able to establish themselves freely. Ensure that the area to be planted is weed free with no extra competition to the saltbush seedlings.

Allow about one metre between each seedling and once planted, water the seedlings immediately from above with a watering can or low pressure watering equipment.

Monitor the seedlings intensely until they are well established:

1. During the first weeks give special attention to the moisture levels around the seedling roots and give them additional water as they require for the season, (do not allow roots to dry out excessively).

2. Keep the surroundings of the seedlings weed free to prevent further competition to the Old Man Saltbush seedlings.

As the seedlings grow trim the growth tips for a much bushier appearance. Commercially they may have the first light grazing when the plants are between 50 to 100 centimetres high.