Winehaus
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I have loved all the info on the site but am having trouble finding enough on growing from cuttings. Grapeman has some quality threads which is where I have started plus my background in horticulture has helped. I just want to throw some ideas out about what I want to try and let you all shoot me down or tell me I'm doing something right.
I will be collecting cuttings from various varieties over the next few months but want to practice. My idea is to put them in a tray filled with sand on top of my fridge for a week to two weeks to callous the cuttings. Currently I have no access to a heat mat.
Next is where I'm unsure. The idea is to put them in plug trays that the forestry department uses since they are deep. Another idea for when it is warmer is to use a sand/potting soil mix while using the inserts for wine cases to separate the cuttings. This will be a raised bed situation.
Any comments/suggestions on my ideas or the length of time for these steps. Also, after callusing the cuttings, how long do I have until I need to get them in the ground to root?
I will be collecting cuttings from various varieties over the next few months but want to practice. My idea is to put them in a tray filled with sand on top of my fridge for a week to two weeks to callous the cuttings. Currently I have no access to a heat mat.
Next is where I'm unsure. The idea is to put them in plug trays that the forestry department uses since they are deep. Another idea for when it is warmer is to use a sand/potting soil mix while using the inserts for wine cases to separate the cuttings. This will be a raised bed situation.
Any comments/suggestions on my ideas or the length of time for these steps. Also, after callusing the cuttings, how long do I have until I need to get them in the ground to root?