Rooting extra large cuttings

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Pattee

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Posted 1398384252	Reply with quote #1

Hi all. I wondered how you rooted extra thick cuttings with success ? I'm talking about cuttings with a diameter of 3/4- 1" or better . Thanks... __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

vito12831

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Posted 1398386701	Reply with quote #2

Hi Pattee I rooted a Brogiotto Nero that was over one inch thick, it had two nodes on it, and I buried the whole cutting and it rooted just fine. How did you make out with the cuttings I sent? Vito

jenn42

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Posted 1398386718	Reply with quote #3

I have one that is about 1.5" thick that I received from an auction on ebay in January. I didn't know what to do with it so I just treated it like the others and put it in moss. Actually it was the first one to root!! It is now in a 1gal. Attached Images 20140424_193439_resized.jpg (161.75 KB, 77 views) __________________ Jenn Austin, TX Zone 8b Wish List: CDD, Bryant-Dark Unknown, Red Lebanese, ORoarke, Calvert Will hopefully have cuttings to trade next year as my yearlings mature

Pattee

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Posted 1398388768	Reply with quote #4

Hi Jenn , that is how I normally root - in sphagnum. None were ever over 1/2" thick though . I'm happy to hear you've had success with thicker cuttings that way. Thanks. Vito , I sent you a pm. Thank you too for your suggestion. I'll have to try that way - I've not before . Always used moss. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

kubota1

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Posted 1398391743	Reply with quote #5

Hey Pat, I've rooted large diameter cuttings in sphagnum also or I've started them directly in a cup or clear juice container with 70% perlite and 30% soil. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

Pattee

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Posted 1398433762	Reply with quote #6

Thanks Art for your input also. I don't want to lose this cutting , I've only one. I did put it in sphagnum a few days ago, but thought I'd ask everyone for their tried and true approach. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

farowyn

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Posted 1398434150	Reply with quote #7

I think I've had better luck with the larger cuttings than the smaller ones. I, too, root in sphagnum. Good luck! Jeff __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

ascpete

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Posted 1398434278	Reply with quote #8

Hello Pattee, I've pre-rooted cuttings up to 2" caliper successfully in Long Fibered Sphagnum Moss. It helps if the top of the cutting is sealed to prevent dessication and microbial inoculation (mold and rot). Good Luck.

Pattee

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Posted 1398434661	Reply with quote #9

Jeff, thanks . I've had a pretty good record with small/med sized cuttings thus far , in sphagnum. The long fibered moss is what I use also. This one cutting is the largest so far. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

Pattee

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Posted 1398434803	Reply with quote #10

Hey Pete! Thanks for suggesting to seal the top . Seal it while it is in the sphagnum or after it has rooted and ready to be potting in 1 gal ? __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

ascpete

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Posted 1398525998	Reply with quote #11

Pattee, I usually seal the top ends of the cuttings before they are placed in the moss. I also seal them after they are freshly cut to reduce the chance of introducing bad microbes.

Pattee

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Posted 1398526614	Reply with quote #12

Thanks Pete will do. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

Darkman

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Posted 1398537793	Reply with quote #13

I have much better luck with large cuttings. They have more stored energy than the smaller ones. I like cuttings around one inch. Dr. Charlie Johnson of LSU recommended this size and after trying it I was really surprised at the vigor they have. From cutting to one gallon pot in less than three months. I potted fifteen and only lost one. __________________ Charles in Pensacola AKA Darkman Zone 8b/9a Winter of 09/10 low 19 Winter of 10/11 low 19 Winter of 11/12 low 29 Winter of 12/13 low 31 Winter of 13/14 low 19

Pattee

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Posted 1398538081	Reply with quote #14

Thanks Charles for your input. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this one. :) __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

LizzieB

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Posted 1398650356	Reply with quote #15

Glad to find this question answered. I was wondering what to do with the big diameter cuts from cutting back my big 15 yr old fig. __________________ Luise Area 7 a, Central North Carolina W-S Celeste UNK, 15 year old disease free, very abundant, nice sized fruit. I've got the fever, as Ms.Javajunkie gifted me so very many cuttings. Experimentation in progress... all of my own cuttings got slimy. Ms.Javajunkie gifts are showing tiny leaves and roots. So very excited Black Greek, Po di Limone and Black Triana are growing in little cups.

Hortstu

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Posted 1398826220	Reply with quote #16

What do you seal with? __________________ Mike Zone 7a coastal nj

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