Anyone use heat mats for cuttings?
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Comments (3)Well, the only reason why I put the heat mat in the bin is because mine is a weak one. It does not have a thermastat either. But I have taking the temps and it was still in the 70's inside. But then I should caution~~~~~ Depending how hot your heat mat gets, will determin if your mat should be in or out of the bin! I only had mine in the bin since it put off a very low heat and did not have much affect on the outside when I tried it. SO PLEASE TEST YOUR HEAT MAT TEMPS when deciding to put your mat in or outside your bin! Thanks for pointing that out to me :) Christy...See Morepossible to root a cutting without heat mat?
Comments (30)I agree with Disneyhorse that the question was "possible to root a cutting without heat mat?", and HAS BEEN ANSWERED "Yes its possible to root without a heat mat.". Ive been collecting, rooting and growing plumeria since 1979, and found that there is no absolute with plumeria depending where you are growing your plumies (Micro climates). What works for one person may not work for another depending on the variables. So again the question was answered, it's not an absolute that you have to use a heating mat, but that it may help depending on your variables and micro climate. Lynn, What is a C4??? Sounds like a JJ's Plumie..lol...See MoreGrape Cutting Propagation with a Heat Mat
Comments (3)Hi, I've been told by the Iowa State horticulturist to take hardwood cuttings in late Feb. He didn't specify the length . I've been taking these for years now and find about three to five inches works okay. Cut the top straight and the bottom at a slant ( helps to remember which way goes down). tie them in a bundle and place them in a bag with moisten sand and place them in the refrigerator. After the callus forms which would be around the first of April he advises to plant them out in a protected place from the sun, water daily and by the next spring dig them up and plant them in there permanent place in your vineyard. I had very good luck this way and I have also put them in a shaded cold frame with sand and watered twice daily mainly with a hand held sprinkling can and got the leaves wet. It helps to keep the moisture level up with some shallow trays of water too. I have had pretty good luck this way also. Probably about 70 percent rooted this way and 85 percent rooted the other way. It's a lot cheaper this way too....See MoreWho uses heat mats and which ones
Comments (53)I second Ken's view. Difference between mylar and flat white is a few percentage points. Over the years I have tried many methods and eventually settled on just flat white. The biggest advantages are it is easier on the eyes (so you can enjoy the plants) and easier to clean (I use good quality exterior grade paint). Plus you can always paint over if need be. If you need to hang something to enclose - I prefer Panda film which is flat white on one side and black on the other side. You can attach grommets and hang them like shower curtains. They do not crumple, not make noise like thin mylar when brush past them and easy to wipe clean. Thin mylar sheets are a pain. First year they are good but they crumple easily. They stain easily too (from over sprays) and not easy to clean. Basically they lose their reflectivity over time. Mylar sheets with thicker backing as posted above may not have this problem. I have not used those. In my case, the floor is also white - actually a bit off-white ceramic tiles. Easier to clean too. The shelves are painted white too. I try not pack plants too close for better air flow. I want to keep all plants accessible so that I get to inspect them periodically for pests. If needed I will prune the plants to improve air flow and light penetration. I still have too many plants and trying to get the number down. I also have two fans on timers....See Moremxk3 z5b_MI
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