REHYDRATING UNROOTED CUTTINGS

FROM THE JANUARY 2024 ISSUE OF GROWERTALKS MAGAZINE

WRITTEN AND NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS

EXCERPT:

Fact: Dehydrated cuttings root non-uniformly. This means in the earliest stages, unless rehydration strategies are in place, you run the risk of getting off to a weak start. Poor moisture management at the beginning of the process will cause problems throughout production.

In a recent Tech On Demand video, Ball technical managers Dr. Will Healy (now retired) and Dr. Nathan Jahnke shared tips and tricks for choosing the best rehydration methods, based on trials and research. This article summarizes their key points in an effort to help you make the best decisions when cuttings land on your loading dock.

Read the digital edition of GROWERTALKS Magazine—January 2024: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gt_24_01/index.aspx