How to Propagate Plants: 4 Methods to Master
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Date: 2022-07-18
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KimblesTheBrave
I worked before at a production greenhouse where we grafted thousands of tomato plants per day by hand. You had to time it so both the rootstock and scion varieties had their 4th true leaves, then cut the stems at a 45 degree angle with a razor blade and stick them together with a little rubber clip. Afterwards they would put them in a super humid area for a few days for the grafts to heal, and then when the stems grew big enough the clips would fall off. It seems like the biggest issues were timing (since rootstocks would often grow 1-2 days slower/faster than scions so the stems were different diameters, and getting the angles exactly the same. You had to work quickly too since the plants would wilt, but they would bounce back suprisingly well if done correctly, with something like a 90% success rate.
I just thought I would mention this for anyone curious how grafting is done with non-woody plants. :) Most of the greenhouse-grown veggies you buy at the grocery store are grafted for better disease resistance, even though it requires planting twice as many seeds. (Also, eggplants usually get grafted onto tomato rootstock because they're closely enough related and there's a lot of tomato rootstocks available)
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I worked before at a production greenhouse where we grafted thousands of tomato plants per day by hand. You had to time it so both the rootstock and scion varieties had their 4th true leaves, then cut the stems at a 45 degree angle with a razor blade and stick them together with a little rubber clip. Afterwards they would put them in a super humid area for a few days for the grafts to heal, and then when the stems grew big enough the clips would fall off. It seems like the biggest issues were timing (since rootstocks would often grow 1-2 days slower/faster than scions so the stems were different diameters, and getting the angles exactly the same. You had to work quickly too since the plants would wilt, but they would bounce back suprisingly well if done correctly, with something like a 90% success rate.
I just thought I would mention this for anyone curious how grafting is done with non-woody plants. :) Most of the greenhouse-grown veggies you buy at the grocery store are grafted for better disease resistance, even though it requires planting twice as many seeds. (Also, eggplants usually get grafted onto tomato rootstock because they're closely enough related and there's a lot of tomato rootstocks available)
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Cesotoseot
So theres a massive Wisteria at a coffee shop where I went on one of my first dates with the woman to whom Im now married. The thing is beautiful. Ive never done it before, and Ive always wondered if I could clone it. Such a thing would mean a lot to both of us.
This is such a great resource. Ive got the courage to give it a shot now. Thank you so much.
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So theres a massive Wisteria at a coffee shop where I went on one of my first dates with the woman to whom Im now married. The thing is beautiful. Ive never done it before, and Ive always wondered if I could clone it. Such a thing would mean a lot to both of us.
This is such a great resource. Ive got the courage to give it a shot now. Thank you so much.
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Adrian
I just got done watching your video on gardening myths from two years ago and immediately thought of rock phosphate.
I've heard and seen online that rock phosphate won't break down anywhere near the lifetime of a plant, similar to the eggshell myth, but on an even larger time scale. Have you done any research or experimentation on the subject?
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I just got done watching your video on gardening myths from two years ago and immediately thought of rock phosphate.
I've heard and seen online that rock phosphate won't break down anywhere near the lifetime of a plant, similar to the eggshell myth, but on an even larger time scale. Have you done any research or experimentation on the subject?
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Life
You have a very nice garden. I can tell you put a lot of work and love into it. I appreciate you sharing any tips & tricks.
Im a gardener too. I also make gardening videos. Im trying to anyway I get a lot of dirt on my camera somehow. This is my 3rd year but I still have so much to learn. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow!
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You have a very nice garden. I can tell you put a lot of work and love into it. I appreciate you sharing any tips & tricks.
Im a gardener too. I also make gardening videos. Im trying to anyway I get a lot of dirt on my camera somehow. This is my 3rd year but I still have so much to learn. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow!
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Eidolin
So its July right now, if I try to propagate salvia and catmint from cuttings will they be strong enough once winter comes along? I dont have a greenhouse to overwinter them in so theyd have to survive in the ground like my other perennials. I think Ill try it, I want a ton of salvia and catmint and each one is like $10-$15 at the nursery!
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So its July right now, if I try to propagate salvia and catmint from cuttings will they be strong enough once winter comes along? I dont have a greenhouse to overwinter them in so theyd have to survive in the ground like my other perennials. I think Ill try it, I want a ton of salvia and catmint and each one is like $10-$15 at the nursery!
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hardware
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You are enjoying a beautiful garden. Just for people who need SEBOSS hardware cloth,
1/2 opening, 19 GA, Hot dip galvanized after welding, double galvanized, strong and sturdy, delicate and beautiful, suitable as gopher wire, protect lawn/garden from all kinds of gopher.
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Brady
Hello Chris, can rooting hormone gel encourage good grafting if used during a grafting process? Also, what do you think about those grafting cutting plier kits, are they gimmicky or are there quality professional tools like that? Sorry if that question put you on the spot.
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Hello Chris, can rooting hormone gel encourage good grafting if used during a grafting process? Also, what do you think about those grafting cutting plier kits, are they gimmicky or are there quality professional tools like that? Sorry if that question put you on the spot.
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Min
What a great video! My bug bear has been propagating Stewartia. I have have no problems getting the cuttings to root but have been abysmal getting those cuttings to survive winter. Even with the use of our just above freezing greenhouse.
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What a great video! My bug bear has been propagating Stewartia. I have have no problems getting the cuttings to root but have been abysmal getting those cuttings to survive winter. Even with the use of our just above freezing greenhouse.
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7thSlugLord
Discovered catnip growing wild today, decided to try cloning for the first time ever. Hopefully i winged it right and it works! Once my basil is a little fuller I think I'm going to try and clone an infinite supply of basil.
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Discovered catnip growing wild today, decided to try cloning for the first time ever. Hopefully i winged it right and it works! Once my basil is a little fuller I think I'm going to try and clone an infinite supply of basil.
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Elianne
Id love to follow your grafting attempts. I tried grafting a eureka lemon to my Mexican lime a few weeks ago but I dont think its gonna take. Some teachers make it look simple and some make it seem so complicated
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Id love to follow your grafting attempts. I tried grafting a eureka lemon to my Mexican lime a few weeks ago but I dont think its gonna take. Some teachers make it look simple and some make it seem so complicated
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Grandma
Thank you so much for so much great information on this subject I have from some plants by doing this method already but you look like youre the queen of it hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie
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Thank you so much for so much great information on this subject I have from some plants by doing this method already but you look like youre the queen of it hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie
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John
5: 20 this is the saddest and most disgusting thing I've ever heard. Any plant with a trademark requires permission. F right off. Anything green on the planet should be open source. Period. No exceptions.
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5: 20 this is the saddest and most disgusting thing I've ever heard. Any plant with a trademark requires permission. F right off. Anything green on the planet should be open source. Period. No exceptions.
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Arlene
Thanks for that. I've had success with all but grafting. I've tried with roses. No luck. I've also tried to grow from cuttings, roses and blueberries. No luck. But lots of luck with softer plants.
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Thanks for that. I've had success with all but grafting. I've tried with roses. No luck. I've also tried to grow from cuttings, roses and blueberries. No luck. But lots of luck with softer plants.
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HonestInquiry
Chris is great, thanks everyone for the excellent info! BTW they make grafting tools that perfectly match up the ends! Seems like a good way to start as you hone your knife skills!
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Chris is great, thanks everyone for the excellent info! BTW they make grafting tools that perfectly match up the ends! Seems like a good way to start as you hone your knife skills!
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Made
I live in North East Florida, can I dig up the blueberry bushes scattered in my yard and transplant to a dedicated bed in my garden? If so when and how? Also how should I prepare the bed?
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I live in North East Florida, can I dig up the blueberry bushes scattered in my yard and transplant to a dedicated bed in my garden? If so when and how? Also how should I prepare the bed?
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