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figs.JPG  HCfig.JPG  I love these 5x5 tall hydrofarm orchid pots for developing the root system on scion. My second year using them after seeing them in a fellow forum member's greenhouse. This is a Hardy Chicago cutting from scion stock I received from a forum member that lives near me in VA. Very strong stock, three weeks in the dark moss box to show roots, then into the hydro pots, two months later and showing signs of figs. I hung the fly paper strips on Day 1 of potting and managed to keep the fungus gnats at bay at home in the plant room, but not so for my african violets at my office


Thanks for the introduction of new methods! I am unfamiliar with these, what makes them different?

Most hydroponic supply places have them.  They are made in various sizes, usually intended for orchids.  The benefit for starting rooting figs is they offer a tall pot version with air slits on all four corners up the length of the pot sides and bottom drains, heavy thick plastic that lasts for many seasons, dishwasher safe top shelf. The pot height allows for the typical long cutting stem to go very deep into the soil media allowing for a long mass of roots for a strong start, the generous side and bottom air vents allows for lesser chance of rot , air pruning of the roots, and easier management of media dampness by placing pots on a bed of wet gravel or in water under the heat of T5 lights creates a nice even humidity level and dampness. The fig shown along with its siblings were scion received three months ago.

Nice to hear you're having success with those. Coincidentally picked up the same thing a few days ago. Was temped to go with the 6x6, but stuck with the 5x5.

The benefit of this size beside the height is the next stage for me is up potting to a 2 or 3 G root pouch

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