what strips the bark off my potted cuttings?

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brackishfigger

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Posted 1375981117	Reply with quote #1

I use loose well-composted lawn waste when potting cuttings (sometimes just shove the cutting in without pre-rooting), and those that survive thrive in a shaded spot in the yard. Those that perish are almost universally striped of the bark below the soil surface. I know at times the medium is too wet, but this aint rot, I think, but something being well fed. The pots are well-wormed and likely have all the other compost critters large and small. Any thoughts on the culprit? someone here mentioned microwaving to sterilize some potted soil that I found contaminated by root knot nematode, and that may be effective here too. Does anyone do this routinely for their rooted cuttings?

musillid

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Posted 1375989887	Reply with quote #2

I have not had too, but have done so with orchid mix and would advocate it for those who find sterilizing advisable. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

omotm

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Posted 1375997024	Reply with quote #3

Fungus gnats perhaps? __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

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