Figfan203
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What's the good and the bad for each rooting method? Is 1 faster than the other?
GRamaley
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I think the paper towel might be faster... I have had trouble with the water ones when transferring them to soil... I might have done it too soon when doing it on my own. I donated a bunch to a science glass and they rooted them in water with a grow light and as far as I know about 20 out of 25 have been doing great when transferred to soil.http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/help-with-classroom-project-now-w-photos-6620465
buonnatale2u
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I have read that when starting cuttings in water, it creates different types of roots that will have trouble adjusting to soil later on. I am sure one of the fig pros can write more about this. I personally would not use water to root fig cuttings.
brianm
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Water: slow, no mold issues
Figfan203
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Ohhh I forgot about using sphagnum moss....
brianm
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Posted 1393084873
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I have not had any issues going from water grown figs to dirt. Let me also say i been rooting only tip cuttings in water.
GRamaley
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I prefer the moss...or almost straight perlite... look up Jon bag method..
rafaelissimmo
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I am using water, spaghnum and paper towel rooting methods. It is true water can take a while, but it depends on various factors, ie variety, quality of cuttings, and when the cutting was taken and what season you are in. Paper towel I think I am not too enthusiastic about even though it seems quite popular. I used a fungicide on cuttings and I still see mold issues in paper towel in baggie. As for spaghnum moss, I am having some success and will continue to root that way as well as with water. As for water, I use a bubbling system and aeration stone, I notice that the roots that this system produces can be quite vigorous and complex. I add nutrients and rapid start root enhancer to the water. Even so, the process can take a while, maybe a couple of weeks longer than other methods. I have lost a few cuttings after healthy roots grew and I transplanted into rooting medium. It may have been too moist so I am still working out the "stage 2" kinks.
Figfan203
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Raf-
rafaelissimmo
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Posted 1393113505
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I add cornucopia plus for nutrients, rapid start for roots, and a teaspoon of peroxide for disinfection.
rafaelissimmo
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Posted 1393113541
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And change the water once a week
GRamaley
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I'd love to see some pictures of that.
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