Episode 115 - Propagating Hardwood Cuttings: An Update on Our Results!

So, in this video, I take you along for a review of the hardwood cutting in the three propagation frames located on the north side of my cattle panel greenhouse. As you will see, I had some successes and some failures.

[peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo]

Nice video, Matt. I'm so sorry that more cuttings didn't root. I hope the blueberries thrive 👩‍🌾👍

[GardenMack]

Hey Matt... looks like you got the best of both world's some kindling firewood and some new plants all at once! You and your cousin are doing well with expanding and growing through propagation!

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[brownthumbnursery]

We are learning! If you wouldn’t have stuck those cuttings, you would not have gained the knowledge that you have gained so far. Hopefully those blueberry cuttings make it! I have had limited success with blueberries as well. I have learned that taking soft food cuttings early in the season seems to work best for me.

[Gnarmarmilla]

Sir, I just read this from an NC state web site about tree cuttings…
“Typically, stem cuttings of tree species are more difficult to root. However, cuttings from trees such as crape myrtles, some elms, and birches can be rooted.”

I’m thinking that’s why those fruit trees didn’t root ya.
I was disappointed for you and in thinking my Ash tree cuttings that are in the media right now are going to fail too, but that’s ok. Live and learn ey.

One other thing, I noticed you don’t scratch the cutting to see if it has life in it before you throw them out. I wonder, could it be that you need to let them sit longer?
I have also been taught that we should be careful when checking for roots or else we will just rip the roots off when pulling them up. For example, it’s better to take a spoon and gently dig deep underneath the cutting in order to lift it up and check for roots. Roots are tender you know?
Thank you for the video.