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Rooting cuttings in a bag

 
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I came across this rooting in a bag idea that was being used for figs one guy was using it for mulberries.  

It seems to be working on my Fuzzy Kiwi.  A couple of the cuttings are showing new leaves and in only three weeks since I started.
 
I added heating pads to the bottom and am spraying the top (old and new leaves) with a vitamin B spray after the top part looks dry and have cut a small vent for air.

I am trying some mmulberries using this method and in the future may try to see if this works with Goumi.

Any thoughts?  Thanks
 
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Thanks for the suggestion, Dennis.  I had forgotten this trick.

This was from a NY Times article for 1977:

Jun 12, 1977 - Wet them down with a final syringe of clear water and then seal the bag shut. Keep the bag in good light, never sunlight, as this would make leaf transpiration much too rapid and rot the cuttings. Also, be sure the bags are in a warm place, not by a windy breezy window. Check the bag every few days.



Here is a step by step explanation:

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/



 
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Anne,  
I do like that method.  The method I am using is a little different.  It seems to be working on my Mulberry.  
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Miss Kim using Fig Pop method
Miss Kim using Fig Pop method
 
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I was having early success in these small bags but the leaves started yellowing.  So experiment is over and I have put them in pots with a gallon ziplock bag over the top acting as a humidity tent. I suspect they were not getting enough fresh air and CO2.
 
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