c2meang
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Pattee
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Posted 1348948400
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Nice pix Peter - looks like you're off and running . I've started cuttings in damp sphagnum moss - hope they take !
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dmartin
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Peter,
c2meang
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Thanks Pattee!
go4broek
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Posted 1348964731
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Everything looks great, Peter! Continued good luck to you.
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kubota1
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Posted 1348967833
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Looks good Peter. I'm doing something similiar with my cuttings. Keep us posted.
lukeott
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Posted 1348968686
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Looks good Peter. The only thing I do different is the last picture. I use long uncut peat, not peat moss. Not saying what your doing is wrong. But the way your doing in the cups is basically the same thing. I wish I could put up a link to show you what it looks like. If someone could, please do. If not, I'll do a search for a site and give you the .com thingy.
c2meang
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Luke,
hoosierbanana
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Posted 1348986862
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Luke means long fibered sphagnum moss. I have heard sphagnum peat moss works too though. Best of luck
c2meang
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Ahh I see.. what's the advantage of using fibered moss compared to peat moss? I guess this would be my "Plan B" if peat moss doesn't work. but so far the cuttings looks good tough.Quote:
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hoosierbanana Luke means long fibered sphagnum moss. I have heard sphagnum peat moss works too though. Best of luck
hoosierbanana
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Posted 1348988517
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It has naturally occurring chemicals that prevent mold. Cleaner to work with. Easier to get the moisture right and check for roots. The downside is that it is expensive and hard too find locally. The stuff at most garden centers will have grass in it and be darker and not as nice as what you can get from an orchid grower or reptile shop.
c2meang
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Posted 1348990325
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Will these be the one?http://www.amazon.com/Mosser-Lee-Fibered-Minibale-Sphagnum/dp/B000T2JLAO/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1348990138&sr=1-3&keywords=fibered+moss http://www.amazon.com/Mosser-Lee-Fibered-Sphagnum-2-Bushel/dp/B008JSA2XA/ref=sr_1_5?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1348990138&sr=1-5&keywords=fibered+moss Quote:
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Grasa
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Posted 1348990578
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I got a small bag at Home depot.. it was not very expensive.
c2meang
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Found it!http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202301542/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=moss&storeId=10051#.UGf42lFSH1U Quote:
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lukeott
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Posted 1349010039
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I knew someone would help you. My computer savvy ain't was. Thanks Brent, he gave all the right answers for you. The way you have the last two methods, they really are the same. Just in a different position. The last one you show could have problem with your cuttings drying out. But one of the things I'm learning is, most fig cuttings are very easy to root. MOST.
c2meang
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Posted 1356244415
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I was suppose to update this thread with more pictures of my cuttings progress in two weeks. Well, three months and countless trial and error later, I found the best method that works for me. All cuttings in the pictures are from figs4fun forum members through eBay or free cuttings from many generous members here (you know who you are). I hope next season I can have enough cuttings to share.
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JoAnn749
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Posted 1356248021
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Peter - which way gave you the best results?
rcantor
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Posted 1356248357
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Congratulations! You have some great varieties there. The moss at HD (Mosser Lee - doesn't matter where you get it) is really poor quality. Lowe's has Orchid Moss which is a lot better.http://www.lowes.com/pd_63195-1300-5045_0__?Ntt=orchid+moss&UserSearch=orchid+moss&productId=3036805&rpp=32 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00423F8NA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
c2meang
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Posted 1356248991
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Jo-Ann, I use plastic pots/containers (used soda bottles, soda cups, clear cups). Grow medium is a mix of about 40% coarse perlite, 20% vermiculite, 20% sphagnum peat moss, and 20% happygrow compost from Lowes. Sometimes I skip the vermiculite. I started all cuttings in the tray dome or plastic bin under grow light. I have about 1 inch layer of moist play sand in the bin. A lot of the roots go into the moist sand through the draining holes at the bottom of the cups. The sand is loose enough that I can lift the cups without breaking the roots. With this method I get longer roots when I'm ready to move them to the gallon pots. I also find that the sand helps maintain the humidity inside the bin. With this method so far I have a 100% success rate. Crossing my fingers!
JoAnn749
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Posted 1356250017
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Peter, I think you are the first to mention moist sand under the cups! Very ingenious - I am impressed!
c2meang
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Posted 1356250318
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Thanks for the info Bob. I bought a couple of bag of moss at HD and was very disappointed. Too many twigs mixed in.
ForeverFigs
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Peter,
FiggyFrank
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Posted 1356272482
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Love the setup, Peter. Do you have any air holes in the plastic covers for the individuals? Do you air them out every so often? Thanks
newnandawg
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Posted 1356277930
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Peter, I am with Vince. Sure would like to hear more about your self watering system if you don't mind.
ForeverFigs
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Posted 1356279139
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Mike,http://figs4fun.com/bills_figs.html ) You'll get an idea of how his system works by scrolling down the thumb nails that he provides( click on each one for larger picture). They work really great and they prevent over watering because the roots are watered from the bottom by means of a wicking system, and there is an overflow hole in the side of the pot that will not allow you to overfill the pot and drown the root ball. This is the second season I am using them, and I may get a few more this coming season.
c2meang
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Posted 1356335964
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Vince & Mike - I did not purchase the self-watering bucket. I made some from 5 gallons WalMart buckets. I think they are about $2.48 per buckets. Make sure you buy the blue ones if you buy from Walmart. The white ones are more expensive but made from thinner plastic. Or you can get some orange 5 gal buckets from Home Depot for almost the same price. Check this youtube on how to make one.
