louborges
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Posted 1393377154
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I'm doing the newspaper around the cuttings in a bag rooting method. I left the bottom 1/2" exposed. Now I find those white specks all over the cutting. Will roots grow out the entire length of the cuttings? Is this a problem? What should I do? I'm sure this has been asked here before but when I search rooting cuttings, I get a ton of how to.
DallasFigs
1358877623
Posted 1393378092
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It's not really a problem. Any roots that are above ground when you plant it will air prune themselves. The problem is if you don't get any roots at the bottom. If that happens, you might have to get creative with how you plant it latter on.
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louborges
1385916755
Posted 1393378647
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Should I move the paper down to the bottom half of the cuttings and expose the tops?
FiggieFive_0
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Posted 1393379021
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Aloha, Lou. I had the same question not too far back. I had roots growing all kinds of places ABOVE the soil line. Not to worry. The "air" roots dried up, and next thing I knew there were leaf buds coming out. It's all good. Just gotta watch out for that nasty mold.
h2o1bellamoon
1335315117
Posted 1393380892
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Hi Lou. when I first started rooting I wondered what those white specks were too. someone sent this link and it explained a lot http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Root-initials-or-fungus-on-fig-cuttings-6144918
recomer20
1378013757
Posted 1393384538
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It's good to let the rooting end be uncovered in this method. Allows the root end to callous and harden..which will prevent rot at the root crown once potted up/cupped. Might take just a little longer to see roots. Be patient..sounds like you're right on track. :)
jdsfrance
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Posted 1393420879
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Hi Louborges,
