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  • From: Jwlehman@aol.com
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] treatment of scions
  • Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:11:08 EST

In a message dated 2/25/2011 7:40:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
david.maxwell@dal.ca writes:

> It was suggested that the better way is to dip the ends in
> some sort of wax to "seal" them, and then store them dry. Will they dry
> out like this, and will
> the drying not kill the scions just as surely? Any thoughts or advice?
>

I hip the ends in wax (my mix includes a little petroleum jelly to soften
it) then store if freezer zip lock bags as sandwich baggies leak moisture
slowly. Mold may indicate too much moisture. I wet the paper towel then
squeeze
out all the water I can. Set the storage frig to the coldest temp. A little
frost doen't hurt. I'll start cutting in another week. The best place to
store scion wood is on the tree.

Jerry




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