starting cuttings on heat mat

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hblta

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Posted 1361644096	Reply with quote #1

one thing I learned this year was that the cuttings once in potting mix, when using a heat mat, watering has to be done a lot more often There is not much danger of cuttings rotting, since the heat mat evaporates the water from the soil mix. Drying out is the bigger problem, more than normal share of cuttings were killed by drying out this year. __________________ ************* Grant Kitchener Ontario Canada Z5b

Vicks

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Posted 1361644455	Reply with quote #2

I just put it near the warmest place in your room like vent. You have to put dome to keep the moisture. __________________ Wish-list: Stella,Panachee,St. Rita ,Zingarella, Kathleen BLK, Malta Blk(BelleClare),Nero 600,Black Madeira, Niagara Blk, Col de Dame's

baust55

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Posted 1361644764	Reply with quote #3

i was thinking of getting a heat matt for more consistant temp for rooting as my house is chilly in winter . __________________ AUSTIN Read more mad non- scientist stuff ....check out my post on KITTY LITTER ! http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/kitty-litter-really-kitty-litter-7398708?pid=1287129765#post1287129765 "I grow fruit of the wine!" Zone 5 Fig trees I have : Hardy Chicago , Weeping Black , Ginoso , Excel , VEBT , and Genovese Nero . My Wish list: Panache, Florea,Desert King , RdB, Marseilles black vs, Vdb , Abruzzi, JH Adriatic , Nero 600 , MvsB, Malta Black,

hblta

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Posted 1361644766	Reply with quote #4

Other years that is what I have done. this year my wife said no figs in the living area. so had to rig something in the basement. lights and heat mat for a dark and cold area. __________________ ************* Grant Kitchener Ontario Canada Z5b

Vicks

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Posted 1361646354	Reply with quote #5

I do not expect it will have figs indoor but root cuttings. __________________ Wish-list: Stella,Panachee,St. Rita ,Zingarella, Kathleen BLK, Malta Blk(BelleClare),Nero 600,Black Madeira, Niagara Blk, Col de Dame's

baust55

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Posted 1361646772	Reply with quote #6

i bought some root riot cubes and clonex . I found some nice domes for $3.99 at Manards . looking for a decent deal on a heat matt __________________ AUSTIN Read more mad non- scientist stuff ....check out my post on KITTY LITTER ! http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/kitty-litter-really-kitty-litter-7398708?pid=1287129765#post1287129765 "I grow fruit of the wine!" Zone 5 Fig trees I have : Hardy Chicago , Weeping Black , Ginoso , Excel , VEBT , and Genovese Nero . My Wish list: Panache, Florea,Desert King , RdB, Marseilles black vs, Vdb , Abruzzi, JH Adriatic , Nero 600 , MvsB, Malta Black,

mgginva

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Posted 1361647704	Reply with quote #7

Austin --webhydro - ask for Mike - tell him I sent you. They are new and will match prices and their shipping is cheaper. Ask about the double thickness trays -- they are excellent. Soon they'll have quads. I use heat mats. Right now I've set up two domes with lights and heat mats and root riot, etc. We'll see but Rafed's having great success using root riot cubes. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

baust55

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Posted 1361680528	Reply with quote #8

Thanks for the info Michael. __________________ AUSTIN Read more mad non- scientist stuff ....check out my post on KITTY LITTER ! http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/kitty-litter-really-kitty-litter-7398708?pid=1287129765#post1287129765 "I grow fruit of the wine!" Zone 5 Fig trees I have : Hardy Chicago , Weeping Black , Ginoso , Excel , VEBT , and Genovese Nero . My Wish list: Panache, Florea,Desert King , RdB, Marseilles black vs, Vdb , Abruzzi, JH Adriatic , Nero 600 , MvsB, Malta Black,

bogi01

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Posted 1361681715	Reply with quote #9

I've had problems in the past with heat mats being too warm, even in cooler basement areas. Dirt drying out too fast. Seedlings getting cooked (more like steamed). So last year I made the plunge for a heat mat thermostat. Great move! I can crank things up in Jan. and Feb., and turn it down in the spring when starting seeds for fall crops. Having control over temps is very important. Some plants like 70* - some more towards 80*. Either way, a great investment ........ __________________ Jeff the Chef / Philly, PA zone 6b

ForeverFigs

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Posted 1361711699	Reply with quote #10

I use a heat mat both for rooting dormant cuttings and in another bin for the cuttings that have been transferred to cups. In both cases I use a plastic grill work to give a little separation between heat pad and cuttings. The use of a thermostat also gives you some control over the process. I have found better results with the heat mat than without. __________________ Vince Edison N.J. Zone 6b Wish List: LaRadek's EBT

Chivas

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Posted 1361744537	Reply with quote #11

I only will use heating mats to root, I use a 9 inch dome to root them, vents are wide open on them so that the moisture can escape, I just use pro mix mx and I find i have to add perlite to it now so that they don't stay too wet for me. __________________ Canada Zone 6B

omotm

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Posted 1361754303	Reply with quote #12

I use a heating mat with temperature controller in a rather large Sterlite container with lid to start my cuttings. Temperature is 74-75F. My heating mat is a plastic film with heating elements sandwiched between the plastic layers. It can be found at home brew stores and is typically used to keep 5 gallon glass carboys at a preset temperature for fermentation. __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

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