Improving propogation methodology.......(work in progress).
Also latest batch of cuttings!!!
So in hopes to have less work more play I am trying new ideas with my whole method of propogation.
The first was obviously getting a freezerless fridge for cold storage......impressed thus far.
Now I want to have less transplanting from the get go and have more cuttings per cubic foot in cold storage.
Enter these Proptek Propogation trays!!!!
And also some Rootpouch Thin grade fabric (will hack a few 3gal Rootpouches for this purpose).
The trays are great with 1.34” plugs that are minmum probably to sustain a cutting either from the getgo (after 100% success in practically guaranteed) or to be able to transplant a freshly rooted cutting into (what I will do at first).
The fascinating bit is I will line the plug holes in the tray with a bit of Thin Black Grade Rootpouch fabric.That way will get a tiny 1.3” compact rootball on a 3mnth old seedling cutting.
I will then proceed to initiate a Winter budset from the budding tent with all the red spectrum lighting and shorter light cycle (in the mail as I write this) to then be able to cold store in a frozen dormancy for an extended duration.And have lots of stored cuttings in the fridge for later growing on.I would essentially be able to store over 1000 cuttings with this technique!!!
Another good idea is I can chop these Proptek inserts to any size that may arise.I have found the most versatility in the 9”x6.5” seed trays....with and without holes. Perfect size and also can work on a smaller fraction at a time without disturbing an entire flat...just chop the Proptek’s to fit these small seed trays I use.
When I am up to snuff and can guarantee 100% succes rates,I will root the cuttings in these already Rootpouch lined Proptek inserts.....so there will be no uprooting whatsoever and will just grow a dense root all from the start of striking the seedling cutting!!!!! and just grow on a couple mnths,induce a proper dormancy and then cold store.Can induce dormancy at any time I wish essentially.
I am confident this can be done.......I have read Forestry Service papers stating that even without an Autumn terminal bud that pines will store for up to 8 weeks at 36F.
An Autumn terminal bud will allow deeper freeze and proper bud break in Spring........with the notorious huge candles of a healthy JBP!!!
So ready to set up my budding tent in a couple weeks.
Suprising the size a plant you can grow hydroponically in a small self pruning state.I have seen 12’ tall peppers in just a small block of Rockwool.
These Rootpouch create just that very same condition of very densly branched root tips,very close to the trunk and actually do a fine job of supporting a rather large start to a plant.
Just look at my most recent JBP seedling cutting.....trunk is over 1” around in just a Pint size pouch that is barely 3”........
So a young 2-3 mnth old cutting will be fine with a 1.3” rootball......so excited for this!!!
*** keep in mind the Rootpouch do not airprune...they self prune inside the pouch.....paramount to success really***
Wish me luck
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