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KK

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Posted 1480693848	Reply with quote #1

I used one of those under bed storage containers (without holes for the castors). Inch or 2 of water. Two heating mats keeps it between 85 - 90

jveri

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Posted 1480696337	Reply with quote #2

Thats a great idea __________________ Fig noob London, On

NoelG_123

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Posted 1480711217	Reply with quote #3

Have you had any issues with mold? How often do you air them out or is that even necessary? Thanks. __________________ "A fig by any other name, is a Newton."

KK

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Posted 1480714633	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by NoelG_123 Have you had any issues with mold? How often do you air them out or is that even necessary? Thanks. Over the years I tried using sphagnum moss several times, massive mold every single time. 3 years ago I started using coconut coir barely dampened with hydrogen peroxide/water. I get very little if any mold. If I do I spritz with a little hydrogen peroxide/water. The cheap dollar store rooting containers usually have a lousy seal so the clear plastic bags are for fungus gnats. Some people say coconut coir does not attract fungus gnats, I've leaned different. I usually open/check for roots daily or every other day. I root in 9oz cups so I must cup up before the roots get too big.

cis4elk

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Posted 1480718792	Reply with quote #5

Love it. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

cjccmc

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Posted 1480725720	Reply with quote #6

KK, what temperature for the rooting medium do you end up with? What is considered optimum? __________________ Conrad, SoCal zone 10

coop951

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Posted 1480737161 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Very nicely done KK. This shows the ingenuity and passion we have for this crazy fig hobby/obsession. __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

rcantor

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Posted 1480825493	Reply with quote #8

Nice set up! __________________ 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.

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