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FMD

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Posted 1362665944	Reply with quote #1

Has anyone used or considered using Clonex rooting gel on grafts? Clonex is said to not only have rooting properties but also minerals, vitamins, and growth factors I was thinking of either dipping the scion in Clonex or using Clonex as a sealant under the grafting tape. Any ideas? __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

Dieseler

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Posted 1362669426	Reply with quote #2

FMD , i never grafted anything, in the clonex gel family the "Red Clonex Gel" had the highest concentration of IBA out of the ones but that was 2009 not sure about these days and may be worth a shot. It was made specific for hardwood cuttings. Here is thread i started not much interest back then but then forum had less members. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Clonex-Red-Rooting-Gel-For-Hardwood-3313524 Attached Images red_clonex_1.jpg (155.60 KB, 13 views)

james

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Posted 1362672106	Reply with quote #3

IBA stimulates cell growth, not just root cell growth. It will aid in grafting. I was wondering the same thing a couple of weeks ago, and found this article: http://www.ibiblio.org/london/NAFEX/message-archives/old/msg00077.html Check out the improvement in the success rates. I wonder since the cells grow faster, if the camium alignment does not have to be so exact... The bridge between the rootstock and scion grows faster. I wanted to try on some scions I will be doing some grafting next week, but do not have enough rootstock to do an effective comparison. __________________ In containers - Littleton, CO (zone 5b) In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 2016 Wish List: Dārk Pōrtuguese, Grānthāms Royāl, Lātarolla, Negrettā, Nōire de Bārbentāne, Rockāway Green, Viōlet Sepōr, Viōlette Dāuphine. Iranian figs are always welcome.

FMD

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Posted 1362673277	Reply with quote #4

Martin, I have the regular Clonex http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41u0K8iiwYL._SY300_.jpg James, thanks for the link. It makes sense that applying IBA to the union would benefit the grafting process, I am glad that there is at least one trial proving the hypothesis. I know someone who will be doing some grafting this weekend with a bottle of Clonex by his side.... Me. Frank __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

kyle3728

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Posted 1454821757	Reply with quote #5

Any results to share on this topic? __________________ Wish List: UCD Black Ischia, Florea, Any Rimada figs Iroquois, South Dakota Zone 4, Greenhouse, Zone 9-10 https://www.facebook.com/FairacreFarm

Timo

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Posted 1454836112	Reply with quote #6

I have read somewhere that rooting hormones like clonex have a negative effect on the grafts. That is why I have never tried it. It would be interesting to hear other members’ experiences.

kyle3728

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Posted 1454885686	Reply with quote #7

Yes. The first several posts here were from several years ago so was hoping there would have been some results to share by now __________________ Wish List: UCD Black Ischia, Florea, Any Rimada figs Iroquois, South Dakota Zone 4, Greenhouse, Zone 9-10 https://www.facebook.com/FairacreFarm

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