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Smyfigs

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Posted 1455739539	Reply with quote #351

Thanks, Aporto! Great info! I had to rescue my cuttings and am now growing in bags. I'm sure I can go back to the cloner at some point. However, as a newbie, I don't want to take the chance now with cuttings that are so precious to me. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

danw

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Posted 1455743056	Reply with quote #352

Quote: Originally Posted by APORTO Conclusion: HTH is not a safe alternative to clear-rez. I wonder if it is a matter of concentration? I mixed up some HTH to the supposed same concentration as Clear-Rez. When I added it to my cloner at the recommended 1oz / 5 gallons, it did not even register on my pool test kit. Previously I had been using 0.5 ppm and saw the same browning of the roots. Right now I have some Avocado cuttings in the cloner and there are no roots yet. They do feel slightly slimy though, so I will see if the low concentration HTH keeps it in check. __________________ Wish List: Bordisot Negra Rimada, BB10 (dan_la), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika, Mavra Vasilika Sika, Sanguinato, San Donato, Smith Zone 9A

Smyfigs

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Posted 1455744542	Reply with quote #353

Doug: This may be a silly question but how do you use the cloner for tomatoes? James: I'm sorry you have lost cuttings to the cloner. I am sure I lost several...they went to mush also. However, I am an optimist so I believe that when I put them into the bag, they will return to life! :-D I'm still waiting for a sign of life... __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Bluemalibu

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Posted 1455746971	Reply with quote #354

Quote: Originally Posted by Smyfigs I am sure I lost several...they went to mush also. However, I am an optimist so I believe that when I put them into the bag, they will return to life! :-D I'm still waiting for a sign of life... Meg, As I posted over on the dark side, acting on the counsel of DanW, to never throw away a cutting until it is a hardened, black lump of coal, or a blob of gooey amber mess... I have a little 1.5 inch long CdD-Noir cutting that is less than a pencil diameter that is clinging to life after having been cut back three times due to rot in the aeroponic cloner. There are a dozen more cuttings that look dried out, but show no other outward signs that they have passed through the veil into the after life. So, what to do with these, until there is a certainty that no life remains in them? ....Being that I am a registered nurse for 650 inmates at a correctional facility, I thought it poetic that tonight I created a Death Row for cuttings, serving out their final days upon this earth. I simply gathered them from all of the assorted rooting bins and formed a single row within one 27 gal bin, of these lost souls. Please pray for the poor cuttings that get sent to Blue's house... for many it will be a death sentence! LOL!!! __________________ Ebay: Bluemalibu NorCal, 9B - Fig Heaven. No fog, no snow; just lots of sunshine!

APORTO

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Posted 1455834794	Reply with quote #355

DanW, your post got me thinking and made me do more research and now I am more confused than ever. I added the HTH in the hopes of replicating City water, as I am sure many city folk are successfully growing plants using chlorinated tap. I found this regarding CL levels in drinking water: EPA Regulation of Chlorine in Drinking Water The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, regulates the amounts of contaminants in water. While chlorine is added to the water, it is still considered a contaminant. The EPA allows up to 4 ppm of chlorine in drinking water. Did you know that chlorine levels in pools are supposed to be kept between 1.0 ppm and 3.0 ppm to maintain a healthy pool? It is interesting that pool water chlorine is kept lower so that skin or eyes won’t burn or itch, but drinking water is up to 4 ppm. So at .5-1 PPM, I was in the lower region of city water, but still brown, burnt roots. Oddly, new, healthy roots are now appearing throughout the burnt ones in the same chlorinated water and there was no visible effect on the topside of the plants. I think the issue may have been the shock (pool pun?) of introducing the CL to a plant that was not used to it and not the actual level of CL at all? So maybe the lesson is to introduce changes of any kind very slowly. Kind of like taking off the humidity dome for a few minutes per day before removing a plant from that environment. __________________ 6B-7A - Woodbridge, CT

GreenFin

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Posted 1455835948	Reply with quote #356

My 2nd run is going much better. This time I left out the nutrient solution, opting for just straight tap water with a little rooting gel on the cuttings. Here are some pics from last night after 1 week in the cloner: __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

SCfigFanatic

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Posted 1455837878	Reply with quote #357

Smyfigs, I used a rockwool cube in the net cup. Doug __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8 Off and on member since 10/1/2012

danw

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Posted 1455868597	Reply with quote #358

Quote: Originally Posted by APORTO I think the issue may have been the shock (pool pun?) of introducing the CL to a plant that was not used to it and not the actual level of CL at all? So maybe the lesson is to introduce changes of any kind very slowly. Kind of like taking off the humidity dome for a few minutes per day before removing a plant from that environment. Interesting theory. It is true that each time I added various forms of chlorine and had the roots turn brown, there was a very low level of chlorine prior to the addition. But if the shock theory is correct, then someone on city water who does not change the water for quite a while and has the chlorine all dissipate or get consumed then gets a bunch of nice white roots should also experience the browning if they change their water and use fresh new city chlorinated water. I am on a well so any chlorine is my own doing. I will see how these avocados do with the recommended additions of HTH used as clear-rez. __________________ Wish List: Bordisot Negra Rimada, BB10 (dan_la), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika, Mavra Vasilika Sika, Sanguinato, San Donato, Smith Zone 9A

Rick_Josef1

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Posted 1455878904	Reply with quote #359

Week 6 . Just rinsed and reset the cloner. Good roots and shoots all around. I actually cut many roots off at 6", as I don't like them dangling in the water. Attached Images image.jpeg (454.85 KB, 64 views) image.jpeg (803.33 KB, 59 views)

Jerry_M

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Posted 1455891859	Reply with quote #360

Quote: Originally Posted by Rick_Josef1 Week 6 . Just rinsed and reset the cloner. Good roots and shoots all around. I actually cut many roots off at 6", as I don't like them dangling in the water. Looks great! Keep doing what you are doing. __________________ Jerry Canyon Lake, TX 8b Wanted: Cajun Gold, Louisiana Honey, Schar Israel-114 grams

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1455914095	Reply with quote #361

Quote: Originally Posted by GreenFin My 2nd run is going much better. This time I left out the nutrient solution, opting for just straight tap water with a little rooting gel on the cuttings. Here are some pics from last night after 1 week in the cloner: Wow James - those look amazing for one week. I also just changed out my water and am going 100% H20 , removing the nutrient solution. Hoping the results will be better. What are your water temps looking like? __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

GreenFin

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Posted 1455914648	Reply with quote #362

Thanks, Matt. The temp is in the low/mid 70's. __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1456148997 · Edited	Reply with quote #363

I hope someone can talk me off the bridge right now, hopefully Dennis can chime in with all his expertise ;) Or others who have experience similar to the pictures below. I am 1 day short of 3 weeks in the cloner and still have no roots growing but a good amount of leaf growth going for almost all the cuttings. I'm just getting nervous that i'm going to lose all that beautiful top growth due to no roots. I'm contemplating putting some of the cuttings into the coir bag method that worked well for me to save these cuttings. I have it on a timer 15on/15off, I'm keeping the lights on it 24/7 now until i get root growth, then will transition to 18on/6off. Should i keep it in cloner???? It looks like i got a lot of root primordia on the cuttings - but they are browning. Not sure if thats providing nutrients to the foliage in the meantime. __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

Isaac1

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Posted 1456166741	Reply with quote #364

Mine are having the opposite problem, either no activity of roots growing out of the tops and bottoms, but no leaves

lolita1234

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Originally Posted by Brooklynmatty
I hope someone can talk me off the bridge right now, hopefully Dennis can chime in with all his expertise ;) Or others who have experience similar to the pictures below.

I am 1 day short of 3 weeks in the cloner and still have no roots growing but a good amount of leaf growth going for almost all the cuttings. I'm just getting nervous that i'm going to lose all that beautiful top growth due to no roots. I'm contemplating putting some of the cuttings into the coir bag method that worked well for me to save these cuttings. I have it on a timer 15on/15off, I'm keeping the lights on it 24/7 now until i get root growth, then will transition to 18on/6off.

Should i keep it in cloner???? It looks like i got a lot of root primordia on the cuttings - but they are browning. Not sure if thats providing nutrients to the foliage in the meantime.

My suggestion is you should bag them up and they will root very fast instead of soaking them in that water . Of course they will root in the cloner (50/50 chance) ---> they might also be rot being soaking way too long . That is my 2 cents
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rcantor

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Posted 1456169158 · Edited	Reply with quote #366

Those are lenticels, not roots with 1 possible exception that I can't see clearly. There's one with what looks like mold or some kind of deposit. Up top that long white thing may be a root, I can't tell. Are you using any disinfectant? Is the water slimy? I'd get those cuttings out and into a method that's worked well for you but disinfect the bottoms first. Try dabbing your disinfectant of choice on 1 lenticel first to see if it damages it. If it does let them dry a little first so the lenticels recede before disinfecting. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1456171196	Reply with quote #367

Thanks Mai, holding off to do so till i hear from others who've been using this method to see if they had similar results and if i should jump ship now. Bob - That is the only culprit left with the slimy stuff on it. What you see above on that cutting is the same as others, not a root. The water is good, not slimy at all. All cuttings were cleaned with anti-bacterial soap prior to being in the cloner. I just dont want to jump ship if this is normal prior to roots starting. __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

snaglpus

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Posted 1456173715	Reply with quote #368

Just leave them alone. They will root you guys have to learn patience. Leaf grow sometimes happens. Soon you will have rooted trees. Those young leaves will fall off and more will come. Just be patient. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1456173861	Reply with quote #369

Quote: Originally Posted by snaglpus Just leave them alone. They will root you guys have to learn patience. Leaf grow sometimes happens. Soon you will have rooted trees. Those young leaves will fall off and more will come. Just be patient. Thanks Dennis for the reassurance, i was hoping you would talk me off the ledge. I will keep them in, these bulges (lenticils or primordia) look familiar to you? __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

Rick_Josef1

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Posted 1456197285	Reply with quote #370

Quick!!! 5ml per liter in your Reservour of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Keep your temps low. Put a frozen 2 liter bottle of water in there. 65degree water temps. Then, be patient. Should get better within the week..

snaglpus

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Posted 1456235286	Reply with quote #371

Yes, looks normal to me. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1456235628 · Edited	Reply with quote #372

Quote: Originally Posted by Rick_Josef1 Quick!!! 5ml per liter in your Reservour of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Keep your temps low. Put a frozen 2 liter bottle of water in there. 65degree water temps. Then, be patient. Should get better within the week.. Rick - i have 14 gallons of water, that would be ALOT of Hydrogen Peroxide ;) I was using hydrogen peroxide this whole time, i'm going to straight H20 right now to see how it does. The water temp is around 71-72 degrees, which i read is a good spot to be at. I will be patient though, thanks for advice :) __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

thepodpiper

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Posted 1456260173 · Edited	Reply with quote #373

Seeing first roots in cloner (fig roots) and in damp moss boxes only 14 days. Panachee first one to root in cloner nothing on any of the rest yet but hoping they will start popping roots quickly. Should I leave in cloner till roots get longer or can I take out now and start putting in cups? __________________ GARDEN PICS http://s117.photobucket.com/user/thepodpiper/library/?sort=3&page=1

Isaac1

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Posted 1456262244	Reply with quote #374

I suspect you will see a considerable amount of visible growth for every 24 hours you leave them in

snaglpus

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Posted 1456276173	Reply with quote #375

Ok guys, again, you're taking this hydrogen perioxide thing WAY too far. I go days and some months and don't add any. All I do is this...... 1. Fill up the cloner with tap water 2. Plug in the pump. 3. Don't bother the cuttings for days. 4. Week 2 I add a half a teaspoon of HP. 5. Every third day, add a half a teaspoon of HP. That is it! Some cuttings will root in days, others will root is weeks....it really depends on the cutting's health and freshness. My cuttings are STILL in my cloner. Here are mine a month a go and I know these plants have roots all the way down to the water. At this point they are ready to pot up and are being fed daily with the T5 lights running on a 8hr 24/7 timer. Don't over think this. With LOVE. Cheers, Attached Images image.jpeg (824.91 KB, 55 views) __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

danw

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Posted 1456283929	Reply with quote #376

Hey Dennis, Are you using city water? Just wondering, since I am on a well and I can usually see "stuff" in the water right out of the tap. I am going on the theory that it strengthens my immune system, but may have some biological activity the new cuttings are sensitive to. Dan __________________ Wish List: Bordisot Negra Rimada, BB10 (dan_la), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika, Mavra Vasilika Sika, Sanguinato, San Donato, Smith Zone 9A

Bluemalibu

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Posted 1456285630	Reply with quote #377

Quote: Originally Posted by danw I am on a well and I can usually see "stuff" in the water right out of the tap. I am going on the theory that it strengthens my immune system, but may have some biological activity.. Yeah... I kinda' thought that you looked a little green around the gills there in Santa Rosa, Dan. ;-) __________________ Ebay: Bluemalibu NorCal, 9B - Fig Heaven. No fog, no snow; just lots of sunshine!

danw

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Posted 1456286106	Reply with quote #378

Yes like the fig eating Hulk! Try to take my cuttings and see what happens! __________________ Wish List: Bordisot Negra Rimada, BB10 (dan_la), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika, Mavra Vasilika Sika, Sanguinato, San Donato, Smith Zone 9A

Bluemalibu

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Posted 1456286942	Reply with quote #379

LOL!! You know, Dan... I'm to the point of being willing to place money on the fact that Dennis happens to live on the down-hill end of a toxic spill that prevents all forms of micro-biologic growth. As for me, I've had at least one cloner running cuttings non-stop since before Christmas. And I've had a total of one fig that set roots and lived. I've murdered so many other cultivars with this death machine, that the House of Ficus has my picture posted on a Wanted Poster for genocide. __________________ Ebay: Bluemalibu NorCal, 9B - Fig Heaven. No fog, no snow; just lots of sunshine!

snaglpus

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Posted 1456359521	Reply with quote #380

Yes. I am on city water. And actually our water is the best I've tasted in my travels. Lived in the Atlanta area for 7 years. The water there was the worse!!! No joke! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

rcantor

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Posted 1456387917	Reply with quote #381

I don't up pot until the roots are 1.5" or greater. Those are nice baby roots on that Panache.You can see that they're totally different than the lenticels on all the other plants. Having lenticels show is completely normal. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

snaglpus

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Posted 1458437978	Reply with quote #382

And here are the final result! All 64 DONE! Attached Images image.jpg (445.09 KB, 123 views) __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Esteban_McFig

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Posted 1458441233	Reply with quote #383

Winner winner chicken dinner. Kinda awesome! __________________ Stephen A. Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) Wish list: Syrian varieties, esp. Abyad, Barada, Hmari, Sefrawi, Sumaki. Ok, well also Moroccan varieties, whichever are best

danw

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Posted 1458441405	Reply with quote #384

Nice! It is hard to argue with results like that. Good job! Congratulations, it looks like your back is feeling a little better. __________________ Wish List: Bordisot Negra Rimada, BB10 (dan_la), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika, Mavra Vasilika Sika, Sanguinato, San Donato, Smith Zone 9A

brianm

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Posted 1458444965	Reply with quote #385

Good job Dennis. Those roots look nice __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra,UC Davis Black Ischia, Maltese Raven

PeterC

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Posted 1458487589	Reply with quote #386

This is amazing, I wish I had this talent and equipment. Great work! __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

dkirtexas

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Posted 1459202748	Reply with quote #387

BUMP __________________ Thx, glad to be here Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO" Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8 Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED. Any LSU fig.

kkk2210

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Posted 1461407692	Reply with quote #388

Dennis, Maybe you are not seeing my comments but here is an update of my third most succeful batch . Up-potted and Moved inside my greenhouse. They are growing like nothing ever happened. Attached Images image.jpeg (291.67 KB, 86 views) image.jpeg (242.02 KB, 84 views) image.jpeg (233.84 KB, 78 views) __________________ Vinny Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Wish List : Callara, De La Rio,Cul Noir, Calvy, LSU Red, I-258, Maltese Beauty, Preto, FMV Infected Ischia Black UCD. My Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/myb/Summary?MyEbay&gbh=1

snaglpus

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Posted 1476122059	Reply with quote #389

bump __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

macmike

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Posted 1476222974	Reply with quote #390

Have a clone king 24 how much Hydrogen Proxide do I need in it if any? __________________ Mike Hughes, D.Min., Th.D. - Minister  Springhill church of Christ 902 Janice Dr. Springhill, LA. 71085 Rooting: LSU Hollier, Kadota, LSU SY, MB VS, EBT, Ronde de Bordeaux, Emerald Strawberry, LSU Purple, Mission, JH Adriatic, Strawberry Verte, Osborn, chicago Hardy Wish list: LSU Red, Adriatic JH, Zone 8 Ebay ID: Macmik12 member of Ebay since 2000 Web: http://www.mikealrhughes.com E-mail: mail@mikealrhughes.com http://www.gardenweb.com/members/macmikeal

snaglpus

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Posted 1476225120	Reply with quote #391

Teaspoon every 3 days. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

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Posted 1476232734	Reply with quote #392

What is the purpose of the HP, not Hewlett-Packard. __________________ Mike Hughes, D.Min., Th.D. - Minister  Springhill church of Christ 902 Janice Dr. Springhill, LA. 71085 Rooting: LSU Hollier, Kadota, LSU SY, MB VS, EBT, Ronde de Bordeaux, Emerald Strawberry, LSU Purple, Mission, JH Adriatic, Strawberry Verte, Osborn, chicago Hardy Wish list: LSU Red, Adriatic JH, Zone 8 Ebay ID: Macmik12 member of Ebay since 2000 Web: http://www.mikealrhughes.com E-mail: mail@mikealrhughes.com http://www.gardenweb.com/members/macmikeal

figoffrandy

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Some mighty impressive roots Dennis, I think I might have to give this a try with some throwaway cuttings next season so I can get the jist of it __________________ Georgia - Zone 8a My Current Figs: O'Rourke, LSU Tiger, LSU Scott's Black, LSU Hollier, LSU Improved Celeste, LSU Scotts Yellow, LSU Champagne, LSU Gold, LSU Purple, Strawberry Verte, Col de Dame Noir, Figo Preto, Nero 600 M, Raspberry Latte, Chicago Hardy, Celeste, Brown Turkey, Violette de Bordeaux, Kadota Wish List: RdB, Colonel Littman's Black Cross

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Posted 1476297604	Reply with quote #394

Quote: Originally Posted by macmike What is the purpose of the HP, not Hewlett-Packard. I'm guessing for antimicrobial properties __________________ Georgia - Zone 8a My Current Figs: O'Rourke, LSU Tiger, LSU Scott's Black, LSU Hollier, LSU Improved Celeste, LSU Scotts Yellow, LSU Champagne, LSU Gold, LSU Purple, Strawberry Verte, Col de Dame Noir, Figo Preto, Nero 600 M, Raspberry Latte, Chicago Hardy, Celeste, Brown Turkey, Violette de Bordeaux, Kadota Wish List: RdB, Colonel Littman's Black Cross

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1476300423	Reply with quote #395

I will be doing this again this year, but will be using PURE H20. I think either the hydrogen peroxide or more likely the clonex caused the slime on my cuttings. I had better luck towards the end when both H202 and clonex were probably not viable anymore and water was more neutral. That was my experience at least. __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

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Posted 1476490800	Reply with quote #396

Quote: Originally Posted by Brooklynmatty I will be doing this again this year, but will be using PURE H20. I think either the hydrogen peroxide or more likely the clonex caused the slime on my cuttings. I had better luck towards the end when both H202 and clonex were probably not viable anymore and water was more neutral. That was my experience at least. I've never cloned figs and this is going to be my first season trying to clone cuttings. I have a clonex cloner, do you think this is the best way to root cuttings? __________________ ~Steve zone 6b~

snaglpus

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Posted 1476496275	Reply with quote #397

It keeps the bacteria away. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

DevIsgro

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Posted 1476500101	Reply with quote #398

I took the time to read all 396 messages here. What a great thread. My local grow store wanted me to build one, they build their own for own use as well as sell commercial ones, but I was a little reticent and am not amazing with hand tools. Good to know they work with figs and 5 gallon bucket ones are a no-no. Thanks to all! Devin __________________ Currently growing 50-60 varieties, this season's cuttings dependant. Hopefully I'll get to taste a few more this year...

AndyInNYC

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Posted 1476500765	Reply with quote #399

I've tried a variety of techniques (but I'm no expert). I liked Root Riot cubes (last year's best new thing); I got great density and good results. As I moved rooted cuttings out I found that the remainder dried out quicker and it was harder to maintain humidity. I found that once I moved the cuttings to cups the cubes made it harder for the roots to really take off. I built my cloner as an experiment. In terms of density, there's no comparison - I get 50 or so in a space that would have held hundreds. But I found that I got great rooting. If I were rooting 400 Brown Turkey cuttings i'd use Root Riot. If I were buying expensive, hard to root cuttings I'd happily throw them in my cloner. Andrew Quote: Originally Posted by Woodville I've never cloned figs and this is going to be my first season trying to clone cuttings. I have a clonex cloner, do you think this is the best way to root cuttings?

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Quote: Originally Posted by AndyInNYC I've tried a variety of techniques (but I'm no expert). I liked Root Riot cubes (last year's best new thing); I got great density and good results. As I moved rooted cuttings out I found that the remainder dried out quicker and it was harder to maintain humidity. I found that once I moved the cuttings to cups the cubes made it harder for the roots to really take off. I built my cloner as an experiment. In terms of density, there's no comparison - I get 50 or so in a space that would have held hundreds. But I found that I got great rooting. If I were rooting 400 Brown Turkey cuttings i'd use Root Riot. If I were buying expensive, hard to root cuttings I'd happily throw them in my cloner. Andrew Thanks for the information Andy in NYC. When do you start getting your cutting's going for spring? Thanks! __________________ ~Steve zone 6b~

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