Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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November 7, 2009 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lorne, Australia
Posts: 188
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Striking a cutting?
I read in the "Removing Lateral" thread i started someone mentioned using the removed lateral as a cutting for striking.
Can this be done? Thus creating a clone i guess. If so do you need to use a rooting solution to dip the cutting into before planting? Any advice in this area? Will it work for both Heirlooms and Hybrids? I am guessing it will work, as i broke one of my tender seedlings off at the base and just planted it in another cell and it kept on growing. If this is the case i will find a home for all my good sized removed laterals. From my understanding on reading about pruning, the lateral is just another stem, so i can how it would work. Thanks |
November 7, 2009 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 7,068
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Yes. It also helps to keep in the shade for a week or more so the roots can have time to develop. I just stick mine in potting soil, wet it and put in shade and most will root.
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November 9, 2009 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Logan, UT
Posts: 207
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You can also make a clone before cutting it off the plant.
Rooting larger branches |
November 9, 2009 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lorne, Australia
Posts: 188
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Thank you, i had found that thread a while back.... amazing stuff.
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