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garden_whisperer

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Posted 1413012126	Reply with quote #1

As many of you know already I run a small greenhouse out of my yard and do some sales on Ebay. I am always looking for better and more cost effective ways to do things Cone tainers..... What do you think http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/cone-tainers/tree-seedling-containers __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

elin

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Posted 1413015224	Reply with quote #2

Amazing rooting shouldn't be easier. __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

Ampersand

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Posted 1413022105	Reply with quote #3

I had looked at those last week out of curiosity, believe it or not. I wasn't sure if they would be wide enough for cuttings though. My other though was that the root system will be really long/skinny, might not be the best for shipping purposes. I'm using band pots at the moment (got a ton for free from the garden center I work at): http://www.growers-inc.com/containers-anderson-band-pots.html. They are pretty good. I like that the bottom is pretty open so you can see when they are rooted enough to up pot. I mostly have the 2 3/8" x 5" size. I have a bunch of the 2.5" x 2.5" I'm going to try this winter with a new method I'm pondering.

jdsfrance

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Posted 1413034789	Reply with quote #4

Hi garden_whisperer, Too thin IMO . But of course, it all depends of the final planned size of the trees. With fig trees, leaves would shade each other and not allow for long term growth - IMO. Why not use 2L soda bottles, or milk bottles ? ... Or, you just drink beer :) ? I used some this year, and the cuttings performed well . __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

drphil69

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Posted 1413047862	Reply with quote #5

Looks like a good way to get a lot started in a small space. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

ADelmanto

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Posted 1413049875 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

I have been very happy with the Stuewe tree pots, but if you want something smaller the Rootrainers in the 3x2.5x10" size may be good. I like how they upen easily for up potting. I root in moss and then drop them in the tree pots. It would be an interesting experiment to see cuttings started directly in the Rootrainers. Attached Images image.jpg (103.01 KB, 29 views) image.jpg (76.21 KB, 27 views) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Chivas

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Posted 1413065505	Reply with quote #7

I like the band pots myself, they seem to give very good results and you don't need to up pot to quickly but when you do, it's right to a 1 gallon. __________________ Canada Zone 6B

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1413083587	Reply with quote #8

Those rootainers I would like where can I get some I like the band pots too but for shipping they are not cost effective. I would like to find something like band pots but not so heavy or expensive . Buying a case you still end up paying over a dollar a pot . That adds up when your planning on a few hundred cuttings going in the greenhouse come spring. Maybe closer to a thousand if things go well. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

musillid

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Posted 1413116637	Reply with quote #9

I had some chestnut seedlings come this way (sans rack). They are good for compacted, fibrous roots, but I not sure they would accommodate fig cuttings very well. In my experience, they were only about an inch in diameter. The plastic was firm enough to grow and ship them, but friable enough to breaks easily at planting time. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

ADelmanto

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Posted 1413136781	Reply with quote #10

I ordered my pots from Stuewe. I think the 4x4x9" pots with trays came out to $1 each with shipping but have held up 100% after 2 seasons. The cuttings are only in there from about April-August. I up-pot from them directly into 3 gal. If I am mailing the new trees it gets included in the price of the plant. If I am selling locally I would only be selling in 3 gal or larger sizes. Attached Images image.jpg (171.09 KB, 21 views) image.jpg (139.54 KB, 22 views) image.jpg (27.35 KB, 20 views) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Ampersand

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Posted 1413144792	Reply with quote #11

Here's a cutting I rooted a month and a half ago that just got bumped up to it's winter pot. From a band pot. Attached Images 2014-10-12_16.10.51.jpg (256.52 KB, 19 views)

james

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Posted 1413145023	Reply with quote #12

This looks like a great alternative to the U-Line bags. The 4" bags end up being a bit wider when filled. It is too bad the do not have clear plastic containers. __________________ 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.

ADelmanto

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Posted 1413145097	Reply with quote #13

In my pics above you will see that I bury my cuttings almost level with the soil to make maximum contact for root development. I have to go with the deeper pots. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

james

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Posted 1413147531	Reply with quote #14

Aaron, In general, I normally trim my cuttings so they are an inch off the bottom of the bag, and the top node / tip is just exposed above the growing mix (about 5-7 inches long). If you like cone idea, S&S has the deepots, as well. They are 2.5" in diameter. __________________ 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.

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1413187753	Reply with quote #15

Ok I decided to try conetainers for my shipping, and for rooting for myself the rootainers. Got en orders already. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

ADelmanto

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Posted 1413204604	Reply with quote #16

Are you planning to root directly in both? What is your rooting mix and does it differ from your potting mix? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1413204857	Reply with quote #17

When I,root right in the pot I use jiffy sees starting mix and add perlite In the same ratios __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Ampersand

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Posted 1413205459	Reply with quote #18

Who did you find the best prices from? I may to order some pots sooner than later. Also, I sent a PM to you, did you get that?

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1413205895	Reply with quote #19

Which ones __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1413206363	Reply with quote #20

I got a few suppliers depending how many, and what kind. Most things I buy in bulk, but not all. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

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