Cuttings in the fridge

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fluffybunny

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Posted 1414275805	Reply with quote #1

I have been looking on ebay for some cuttings and was wondering about storing them in the fridge for a few months. I have read on f4f that should be no problem but I am wondering does it matter if the cuttings are not from a totally dormant tree and I put them in the fridge? Same question, my own trees still have some leaves on them. Should I wait until after the leaves have fallen off them to take cuttings. Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike - zone 5b West Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

figgary

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Posted 1414277236	Reply with quote #2

Hi Mike. You should wait until your trees are pretty dormant to take cuttings, as long as it is before they could get freeze damaged. Then label them, and put in ziplock in the fridge. Some prefer to wash them and dip the ends in wax before putting in the fridge, to prevent them from drying out. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

Charlie

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Posted 1414280203	Reply with quote #3

Have noticed my green cuttings that have been put in bags in the crisper, they go in appearing dry but now they look wet in the bags. I doubt this is a good thing. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

drphil69

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Posted 1414291458	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by Charlie Have noticed my green cuttings that have been put in bags in the crisper, they go in appearing dry but now they look wet in the bags. I doubt this is a good thing. Not good Charlie. They are probably rotting. I don't think you can store green cuttings. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Charlie

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Posted 1414291801	Reply with quote #5

They are all going to be put into pots this week, one way or the other. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

Ruuting

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Posted 1414292497	Reply with quote #6

Charlie, if there was sap on the leaf nodes or on the cuts, it may have been a little early to take them. It's worked out alright for me it the wood still looks a little green, but the best scenario is probably to have allowed the wood to darken before cutting. Maybe if you leave the cuttings out for a couple of days they will release the extra moisture. I would feel better about hydrating a dried up cutting before rooting, instead of extra moisture that causes mold and rot. If you're able to root them now, I say go for it. I think they'll turn to mush in the fridge. __________________ Rui Southeast CT, zone 6B

fluffybunny

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Posted 1414302589	Reply with quote #7

Thanks every one for the replies so far. I will wait to take my cuttings for a while till my trees are fully dormant and start any green looking cuttings as soon as I get them. Thanks again, Mike __________________ Mike - zone 5b West Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

elin

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Posted 1414307439	Reply with quote #8

I wish i knew that when i started . Rooting and caring for these babies all winter made me busy, at least not bored __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1414345377	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by Charlie Have noticed my green cuttings that have been put in bags in the crisper, they go in appearing dry but now they look wet in the bags. I doubt this is a good thing. Hi Charlie, The sweating helps distribute moisture among cuttings evenly. You might want to put just one dry or barely dump Paper Towel to absorb excessive moisture. Nothing will happen to green cuttings if done the right way.

leon_edmond

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Posted 1414377597	Reply with quote #10

Woody cuttings do better in the fridge. Green cuttings don't last long. I wax the ends of my cuttings and place them in a ziplock with no paper. In my early days, I would wrap moist paper towel around the cuttings and lost a lot of them to rot. I have stored cuttings for over a year without problems. I periodically check my cuttings to make sure that moisture is not excessive in the bags. If so, I remove the cuttings and wipe them off and into the bag they go again. Waxing the ends of the cutting is the secret to longevity in the fridge. It keeps the cutting from drying out and seals an entry point for bacteria and fungus. The woody bark on the cuttings is natures skin. If I see a cutting growing fungus- it gets tossed. It's like gangrene on a toe.

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