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Dear <<First Name>>,
This is the second part to the experiment of bringing indoors the jalapeno plant from my deck. I am placing the plant under grow lights, and taking cuttings from the jalapeno plant for propagation. This article will discuss the process of taking plant cuttings.
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From Seed To Fork, Egg To Plate.
We may not live on a farm, but we can grow where we live.
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Plant Cuttings
by David Proctor
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December 22, 2016
Urban Farm Lifestyle Magazine Published Weekly
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The reason for taking plant cuttings is to get more plants, that are identical to the plant that you take the cutting from and not have to go through the process of starting from a seed.
You can have a plant that has performed well and has all the traits you like, but to get more of the same plant can prove difficult genetically. With cuttings you will have the same plant and can have many multiples of the plant if you like.
This is the equipment that I am using to place my cuttings in. An AgroMax humidity dome with heat mat, and a seed and or cutting starter tray, along with LED lights.
AgroMax Growing Kit
First step is to pour 64 ounces of water into the black nursery tray and place the foam inserts into the tray. Let soak for about 15 minutes.
Open the packet of Clonex and squeeze some into a shot glass or I just used a plastic baggie to house about a 2” round area of the rooting gel.
Rooting Gel
Cut a stem that is at least 4” long, preferably at a 45 degree angle to allow for more surface area for the rooting gel.
Taking A Cutting From The Jalapeno Plant
Dip the cut side of the stem into the Clonex rooting gel, I put it on pretty thick.
Dipping Stem In Rooting Gel
Place the coated cut side of the stem into the planting hole of the seed starter. Push down so it is in firmly.
Cuttings Place In Starter Plugs
Place starter plug into the tray, keep additional cuttings spread apart and not touching.
Cuttings With Humidity Dome
Place the dome onto the tray, with heater pad plugged in. Close the top vent holes of the dome to maintain humidity.
Heating Pad For Tray
Sit back for a week or two depending on temperature, and you should start to see some roots. Leave the LED lights on for at least ten to eighteen hours a day.
Set To Grow
Jalapeno Party Lights For Inspiration
As of this writing, no roots on the cuttings yet, I thought the jalapeno lights might put them in the mood to grow.
As a side note, I thought that the jalapeno plant would probably be dying by now, but instead it has formed new leaves and buds, along with flowers. Just in time for the winter salsa" I mean solstice.
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How to Clone Plants - How to Cut Clones - Octo Cloner - Cloning System
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Quick Tips
- FLOURESCENT LIGHT WORKS BETTER THATN H.I.D. LIGHT FOR CLONES
- CLONES SHOULD RECEIVE FROM 18 TO 24 HRS OF LIGHT PER DAY
- CLONES ROOT BEST WHEN GROWN IN TEMPERATURES OF 68 TO 73 DEGREES
- CUT OR TRIM ANY LARGE LEAVES - THEY TRANSPIRE WATER FASTER
- USE REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTERED PURE WATER- (0 PPM WATER)
- AFTER EVEY RUN CLEAN THE SYSTEM WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- THE PUMP & SPRAYER SHOULD RUN CONSTANTLY
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Bibliography:
Thanks to HTG Supply for tips and information.
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