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louborges

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I start a few cutting in December and they have been slow at rooting. Some developed mold on the top of the cutting and some others around a few nodes. I didn't want to use chemicals and I know the UV in sunlight kills mold. So I decided to experiment. I used a magnified glass and concentrated the sunlight on the mold and zapped it. Worked well.
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that's why rooting toward spring works so well. you can move them out once the night temp hits 50 and sunlight and fresh air will take care of the molds.
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I agree, I will wait until Feb-March to start cuttings.
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I'm starting mine early March. Too many issues with starting too earl.
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I rooted in January last year and it was fun, but challenging.  Fungus gnats, mold, space, lights, etc.  I only have a few to root this year, but will be starting in March to keep things as natural as possible, meaning sunlight and outdoor temps.
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