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[Dan Nave <nave1@comcast.net>]

Can you give some specific direction on propagating Hardy Kiwis in this way?

I have a couple but am interested in having more plants.

Thanks,

Dan


On 8/14/2013 11:26 AM, alexis wrote:
> I root cuttings from a lot of different plants. Mostly I use hardwood if
> I can get it. My experience is:
> Figs -- always root 100% as long as its warm
> Hardy Kiwis -- usually high success rate, but sometimes they crap out.
> Will root soft or hard wood, but hardwood seems to work better.
> Fuzzy Kiwis -- same as hardy kiws, but lower success rate
> Pomegranate -- usually high success rate, sometimes lower. On a good
> run, even tiny sticks will root.
> Goumi -- low success rate. Hard wood is preferred, but they seem pretty
> fickle about rooting.
> Mulberry -- moderate success rate (usually graft them instead)
> Concord Grapes -- moderate success rate
> I have rooted a wide variety of other plants (stone fruits etc) but
> generally graft them instead. I don't know class/ order/ order/ genus on
> all these plants....
>
> Clearly, the biggest variable is the plant itself. Figs are very easy.
> Goumis are difficult, inconsistent at best. Even kiwis, which generally
> root easily, sometimes fail. I am trying to figure out how to root hard
> to root plants better (such as goumi) and what makes the difference with
> other plants (kiwis) in terms of the rate of success. Like I said, it
> seems like the rooting medium is less critical than temperature, but
> more clarity about other variables/ methods would be useful. I am trying
> to use/ improve low-input methods so I can help other folks learn how to
> do this at home. I have a heating mat with thermostat, but if I can
> figure out the best temperature range and method under ambient
> conditions, that would help others who wan to do this at home.
> Any info appreciated.
> Alexis
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