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Sparky

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Posted 1480875373	Reply with quote #1

i waxed the ends of my cuttings. Do i remove the wax before i root them in coco coir, ?

pverdes3

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Posted 1480875443	Reply with quote #2

I don't think you need to. Roots and buds are powerful enough to push through the wax. __________________ Gabriel - Hungary - zone 6b/7a Wish list: Izbat an Naj, Ice Crystal, Tashkent

SCfigFanatic

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Posted 1480875959	Reply with quote #3

I ALWAYS cut a fresh cut at bottom of cutting. I leave 3/8" to 1/2" below last node but no more. The extra left below last node seems to promotes rot. Just my experiences. Doug __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

macmike

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Posted 1480891092	Reply with quote #4

What purpose does the paraffin serve? __________________ Mike Hughes, D.Min., Th.D. - Minister  Springhill church of Christ 902 Janice Dr. Springhill, LA. 71085 Rooting: LSU Hollier, Kadota, LSU SY, MB VS, EBT, Ronde de Bordeaux, Emerald Strawberry, LSU Purple, Mission, JH Adriatic, Strawberry Verte, Osborn, chicago Hardy Wish list: LSU Red, Adriatic JH, Zone 8 Ebay ID: Macmik12 member of Ebay since 2000 Web: http://www.mikealrhughes.com E-mail: mail@mikealrhughes.com http://www.gardenweb.com/members/macmikeal

tinyfish

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Posted 1480892014	Reply with quote #5

Quote: Originally Posted by macmike What purpose does the paraffin serve? I believe the wax keeps the cut ends from drying out.

DevIsgro

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Posted 1480892245	Reply with quote #6

I dip cuttings in wax when they are freshly cut so that they don't lose moisture, especially if being shipped. If you are shipping long term you can wrap in cellophane plastic wrap after reading for an added protection. When rooting in dirt I recut the end 1/4 inch below the lowest node horizontally and make a 1" angle but on the back side of node (not on node) to promote root growth. Everything cut gets dipped in hormone. __________________ Currently growing 50-60 varieties, this season's cuttings dependant. Hopefully I'll get to taste a few more this year...

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