johnnyq627
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This is how I finalize my fig cuttings for winter storage and sharing.
OttawanZ5
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I do it the lazy easy way (when I do it). I light up a fat candle and let it melt some of its wax around the wick making a melted wax puddle. I dip the end of the cuttings in it once, or twice if needed. That is it.
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Brooklynmatty
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Posted 1447118698
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Watched the video earlier today, thanks for making this video nick. There are no videos on youtube about waxing cuttings and this was perfect. Only scared me a little when the wax caught on fire and was smoking, that little pie pan seems a bit flimsy.
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johnnyq627
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Darn was hoping no one noticed the fire haha. I'm not sure why as I have used it several times prior and after. Either way, scared me a bit and I was careful not to set the heat as high afterwards!
Smyfigs
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Posted 1447120123
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johnnyq627
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Posted 1447123233
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Last year I used ziplocs with a slightly damp paper towel. That worked well in the fridge. This year I will likely vaccuum seal all of them.
Charlie
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I use an old fry daddy at 250 F with food grade cheese wax from Field & Forest mushroom growers supply. They sell wax daubers that work well to seal the side limb cuts that are hard to dip.
cis4elk
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Nice daubers, I use one of the smaller cheap paint/stain brushes with tan bristles for the logs and cuttings. Same one has been in my wax pan for 10 years now.
