dark vs light for rooting test

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figpig_66

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Posted 1423098038	Reply with quote #1

Ok i have five cuttings started 27 days ago i put them in a clear plastic container that cookies came in from the bakery. Wet spanish moss. They kind that grows in the swamp in Louisiana stuffed it full putting cuttings in the middle closed lid and put them in my hot water tank closet closed door. After about two weeks leaves where growing with white bumps on cuttings. Still no real roots. two days,ago put the container in light now the roots have started growing. Is this from the light or they just started on there own. I did the dark rooti g because i heard you get roots in the dark and not leaves. I got leaves,and not roots. Just wanted some feed back on dark rooting __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

rcantor

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Posted 1423098968	Reply with quote #2

Figs pretty much do what they want. The problem with rooting in the dark is that if shoots come first they grow weak and lanky until they get light. Once they get light they start making sugars for the plant which may give it the energy it needs to root. __________________ 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.

figpig_66

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Posted 1423100893	Reply with quote #3

Makes sense then the leaves got light and helped to produce roots. The leaves did not open. They stayed closed and formed a inch long branch on each cutting. Going to post a pic. They look very tender and light colored __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

OttawanZ5

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Posted 1423107274	Reply with quote #4

"Let there be Light" had a purpose; because it has many good usages including in rooting process. __________________ Ottawan-Z5a, Canada

palazzophoto

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Posted 1423110363	Reply with quote #5

Light promotes root growth, this is contrary to popular belief. Sunlight = heat which will raise the temperature too high and deter rooting if above 90+ degrees or so for many species. Artificial uv light or sunlight in a climate controlled environment(window sill) is the way to go. It will also help deter most fungal growth. I have done experiments as well and light always performed better. __________________ Justin Palazzo Wish List: Red Sicilian,Red Israel,Sbayi, Martinenca Rimada(any of the Rimada family) Dauphine/Grantham's Royal,Figo Preto, Olympian Quality Unknown Cultivars

figpig_66

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Posted 1423111854	Reply with quote #6

go to the light!!!! Lol __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

COGardener

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Posted 1423113370	Reply with quote #7

Quote: Originally Posted by figpig_66 go to the light!!!! Lol Ok Carol Anne... Great movie, for the 80's anyway. Imagine a big budget remake with today's CG!!!

figpig_66

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Posted 1423181659	Reply with quote #8

That would be like doing a remake of the shinning. Cant be matched lol __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

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