Intermittent misting system secrets revealed!
What is the advantage of keeping the bottom of the cuttings warm?
As I wrote in Part 1:
The bottom of the stems should be kept warm because roots tend to develop quicker. 68 to 70 F is a safe range to shoot for. Higher rooting medium temperature can be beneficial, but because the sun will raise [...]
What is a stock plant?
Stock plants are those plants that you have chosen to be the source of your cuttings. They can be planted in blocks, rows, or simply be planted in your landscape.
Why is it important to prepare them for taking cuttings?
Preparing the stock plant is done for many reasons, but three of the [...]
Why is it important to keep the cutting’s stems moist?
Un-rooted softwood cuttings need to be kept moist for a few reasons.
To help keep the leaves cool
To provide moisture to the cutting
As I mentioned in Part 2, the cuttings cannot be allowed to overheat and wilt. Shade will help tremendously with this, but with softwood cuttings, [...]
What is an electronic leaf?
An electronic leaf is a device that controls when and how often your cuttings will receive mist. There are a few different varieties, but they basically work the same way; as the mist falls on your cuttings it also falls on a mechanical leaf that is attached to an arm that [...]
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