Thanks for posting that. That is exactly what I have been trying to find for both my fig and grape cuttings.

This caught me at a good time as I was about ready to research this very topic - thanks!

I have used these before,
like anything else, pros and cons.

Unless you have really full root developement,
the taller containers do not unpot nicely,
and yes, I know how to remove plants from containers :-)

I would suggest you look at the mini pots MT38 model
and you want trays to hold these.

http://www.stuewe.com/products/minitreepots.php

I use the deepots and I like them because they don't fall over and they are compact enough so that 20 are able to fit in a sterlite container.  If you use an airy mix, you get roots all along the cutting, but with a dense mix, only roots form at the bottom.   I got a cool deal on them used, but the mini pots look like a good way to go as well because you can use shorter cuttings.   

I've used these pots before but think they are a bit large for the first starting of cuttings, though I've used them that way.  I just move some cuttings up yesterday from the 3" round bags (Jon's alternative method) and potted them into these and I do use the tall trays to hold 16 together.  I try not to fill them too close to the top so that it makes it easier to give them a good watering.

Greetings All I was looking at larger size pots over the weekend and ordered a few of these from this GreenHouse megastore, http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/elite-nursery-container/containers Description from their web site: These blow-molded nursery containers are ideal for small shrubs, perennials and tropicals at an amazingly low price. Ribbed sides make these containers a tough lightweight alternative to the Injection-Molded Nursery Container Strong pot rims designed for easy pot de-nesting for handling in both automated and manual potting systems Efficient bulk packaging available for high volume users. Ideal for Small Shrubs, Perennials and Tropicals UV protected to ensure long-lasting quality Benzene free Description         Trade Size         Top Diameter         Height         Volume 300 series         1 gallon         6 3/8"         7 1/4"         3 qt 600 series         2 gallon         9"         8 1/2"         1.6 gal 1000 series         2.5 gallon         10 1/8"         9 1/8"         2.3 gal 1200 series         3 gallon         11"         9 1/2"         3 gal 2000 series         5 gallon         11 7/8"         11"         3.8 gal Ive attached one photo from this site's web page. PS:they have all kinds of pots, including those made of heavy fabric with handles, for those lugging pots indoors and out every Fall and Spring.

I like the MT28, but I was thinking the larger size would allow for greater root development.  I see people VERY GENTLY teasing young roots out of relatively small pots (or cups) at a snails pace.  As a propagator of many varieties of perennials and woody ornamentals, this would not work for me.  I have all kinds of pots, different ones for different uses, but the general idea of a tall narrow pot was what I was thinking of.  I use Pro Mix BX and it seems like many people agree that you need to add more pearlite to the mix so that's fine.  I would leave them in the pot for about 3 months, like a Spirea. Let them develop a full root system.  No reason to rush.  If you are scared to break roots you could snip the top of the pot on each of the 4 sides and peel it like a banana.  Again, I'm not married to this pot or this vendor, but if someone else has a source for a similar system, I'd like to hear about it.  It is the maximization of space and time that is the most important to me.  And of course great tasting figs!!!  

Oh p.s. I saw a tip about using fine or shredded pine bark chips to cover the top 1" of the pot.  People say this is to hinder the fungal and gnat problems.  Any thoughts?

i like 16oz cups. they are cheap and i can fit them 15 per the bin. i guess i would go something different if i'm doing 100s of them at a time. but seems to work fine for now. space is premium, but so are the soil mix and bigger containes. they add up really quick.

I've ordered different products from Stuewe 4 or 5 times and have always been impressed with the quality of their service.  When I received about 30 trays in a box some of them had broken corners even though they were pretty well packed (just a lot of weight when stacked and probably need double-thick cardboard.  I told them that I could still use some and had melted the broken edges so that I didn't cut myself but they just refunded the cost of the broken ones.