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- Q.Do You Have To Use Hormone Powder To Root Twigs? - Do you have to use anything to root twigs?
- Q.ROOT CUTTING PROPAGATION - Hello, I will be taking root cuttings from a shrub in my yard, and plant them in 6", starter pots. ...
- Q.Heat Needs In A Heated Propagator - I start seed off in an unheated greenhouse that has in it a thermostatically heated propagator. So I am heating ...
- Q.Can The Bare Root Plant Dry Out - I bought the plant and when the plant came in the mail it had dry sawdust around the roots. If ...
- Q.What Is The Process To Plant From Seed? - what is the process to plant from seed?
- Q.Rooting A Tree Branch - Hello. I've been trying desperately to root a tree branch. I've tried different trees, and different methods. Nothing has worked. ...
- Q.Why Are There Different Types Of Cuttings? - Why are there softwood, hardwood, and semi-ripe cuttings? If you plant a semi-ripe or hardwood birch cutting, even though, most ...
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December 8, 2021Q.Do You Have To Use Hormone Powder To Root Twigs?
Do you have to use anything to root twigs?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No, you don't have to, but many times it is beneficial. Here is info on rooting twigs:
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Anonymous on
December 9, 2021Q.ROOT CUTTING PROPAGATION
Hello, I will be taking root cuttings from a shrub in my yard, and plant them in 6", starter pots. These will be placed in a large, clear plastic covered "tote". Over the winter, they will be growing indoors, under a growing lamp. I also have a heat pad to place under the tote Following, are a few questions that I have. 1) What should the temperature be inside the tote? 2) What should the humidity be? (I have a digital thermometer/ humidity gauge). I live in Virginia, and will be taking the cuttings very soon. Any help that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.According to the article below, you don't want heat to build up inside the plastic housing, so I wouldn't use the heat mat. Here are the instructions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/what-are-root-cuttings.htm
Here is a publication on different ways to root cuttings. There is no mention of using a heat mat, though it does say cuttings root faster if the temperature inside the bag is 65 to 75 degrees F.
http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/pubs/oh5cuts.html
Here is another:
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January 14, 2022
UK. KentQ.Heat Needs In A Heated Propagator
I start seed off in an unheated greenhouse that has in it a thermostatically heated propagator. So I am heating from UK winter ambient to about 20'c. What with the time of year and being under glass and under the propagator cover they get leggy. I bought a grow light but will it increase the light enough even if on for 18 hrs a day. But what I'd really like to know is,, if I remove the propagator cover will my heating bill's be much worse ? Best Regards A.F Russell
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BushDoctor on
January 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I couldn't imagine a small propagator causing much strain on an electric bill, but in my opinion it would be worth removing the lid and getting extra light to the plants.
You could calculate the cost by how much electricity the unit uses when its on and how long it remains on. You would need to know your local utility prices, as well. I would imagine that it is different than, here, in the United States.
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February 19, 2022Q.Can The Bare Root Plant Dry Out
I bought the plant and when the plant came in the mail it had dry sawdust around the roots. If the plant roots dried out will it grow?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They should be kept moist till planting time. The roots were hopefully moist before the sawdust was added. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/bare-root-planting.htm
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March 5, 2022
Cambridge EnglandQ.What Is The Process To Plant From Seed?
what is the process to plant from seed?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.There are many ways to do this, depending on the type of plant that you have. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/nicking-plant-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soaking-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/how-to-direct-sow-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds
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May 2, 2022Q.Rooting A Tree Branch
Hello. I've been trying desperately to root a tree branch. I've tried different trees, and different methods. Nothing has worked. Can you please help? I really want to learn how to do this!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-trees-from-twigs.htm
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July 15, 2023Q.Why Are There Different Types Of Cuttings?
Why are there softwood, hardwood, and semi-ripe cuttings? If you plant a semi-ripe or hardwood birch cutting, even though, most people plant them as softwood cuttings, would it still grow? Also, can evergreen trees be grown from any types of cuttings?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 16, 2023
Certified ExpertA.There are different types depending on the season you are propagating. Most softwood cuttings will root easily and they are propagated from new wood. Semi-soft wood cuttings can be taken in summer, and hardwood cuttings in winter or spring. The species of plant also determines which type of cutting will propagate best.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/rooting-pine-tree-cuttings.htm
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