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Ekierk

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Posted 1366396785	Reply with quote #1

I have four cuttings that rooted. They only have a couple roots on them. I lifted them up from the rooting soil (layed horizataly) to check on them and one of the root have broken off. I was heartbroken because I only have a couple roots on them. Should I add more moisture? The soil is kinda of dry.

Alan1631

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Posted 1366398612	Reply with quote #2

if tempted, I would lay a damp paper towel on the soil. __________________ Alan _____________________________ Zone 9 - Central Florida Wish List: Panache, Bourjosotte Gris, Raspberry Latte, Petite Negri, Black Maderia, Cajun Honey

rcantor

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Posted 1366398832	Reply with quote #3

Pictures of your set up will help us give you the best advice. Many of us root in long fiber sphagnum moss or perlite to avoid what happened to you. Too much water is bad and so is too little. One way to get roots out of soil without breaking them is to soak them in warm water but it's even better not to disturb the roots at all. __________________ 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.

Ekierk

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Posted 1366406108	Reply with quote #4

I will wait 1 week till I disturb them again. I will put a wet paper towel on top. I'm just afraid when they are ready to be transplanted I will break all my roots.

oldvt

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Posted 1366416817	Reply with quote #5

I do not take my figs out of the cups utill 6 to 8 weeks and the roots have time to harden so they dont break off, Rex. __________________ Looking to trade an IT 258 for basses Red Leb or a O Rourke for a Hunt.

lesstime

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Posted 1366447712	Reply with quote #6

I broke off some of the roots while i transferred it to a cup too on my other cutting which is still on top of the soil, some of the roots darkened, i know its the condensation from the temperature fluctuations since i leave it in the boiler room does this harm the fig when this happens?

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