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[lee reich <lreich@hvc.rr.com>]

Even here in Zone 4/5, Ribes cuttings can be taken in the fall. The 
stems are cold hardy aboveground so should be hardy when in the ground, 
where it is warmer. Set foot long cuttings in well drained soil deep 
enough so that only their top bud is exposed. The main threat to these 
cuttings is that of being heaved out of the soil as it freezes and 
thaws in the coming months. The way around this is to cover them with 
some fluffy organic mulch such as leaves or straw. Pull the mulch aside 
in spring.

www.leereich.com

On Oct 28, 2004, at 9:15 AM, Luffman, Margie wrote:

> Hi Rondi. Do you mean just cuttings or rooted cuttings (ie. small 
> bushes)? I think it would be risky to place unrooted cuttings in the 
> fall and expect them to survive until spring and then produce roots. 
> However, you could plant small bushes, water them well, perhaps apply 
> some mulch and expect reasonable survival over the winter.
>
> Margie
>
> Margie Luffman
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org 
> [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Rondi Anderson
> Sent: October 27, 2004 11:38 PM
> To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
> Subject: [NAFEX] Currant cutting request
>
> I've read somewhere that currant cutting can be planted here in the
> fall and so...
>
>   I am looking for cuttings of red, white and especially black 
> currants.
>
> I'll cover shipping and a fee for the cuttings or can trade persimmon
> seeds or grape cuttings of the few varieties I have.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rondi
>
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