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What is nutrient leaching when rooting cuttings with intermittent mist?

Intermittent mist was a great revolution in propagating plants. It enabled the propagator to quickly and cost effectively produce many plants at a time. However, with the benefits comes negative impacts on the nutrients that are within the cuttings. Not … Continue reading

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Removing rooted cuttings from the mist

Successfully removing rooted cuttings from intermittent mist What do I do after the softwood cuttings have roots? Is this a question you find yourself asking? Well, fear not! I will explain what needs to be done to help the cuttings … Continue reading

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Using an intermittent misting system to root cuttings

Why use intermittent mist? Using intermittent mist to root cuttings of woody ornamentals and perennials is one of the most efficient means of asexually reproducing large quantities of plants. Intermittent mist offers a means of automatically supplying moisture during the … Continue reading

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