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Re: oasis method of propagation

Rika: Thanks for the reply - I found their website and requested a catalog.
I'll let you know if I have any luck using the oasis. I have some
Delphiniums That I'll be taking cuttings from in early Spring and they like
to be kept moist. Thought this oasis thing might be just the ticket.
Carolyn

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> From: Rika <missrika@earthlink.net>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Re: oasis method of propagation
> Date: Saturday, December 20, 1997 5:29 AM
> 
> Carolyn Zard wrote:
> 
> > Hello: So what about this method of rooting cutting in "oasis"? I read
  about this in a perennial plant archive. Anyone tried it? Would
> florist oasis work the same as the one manufactured by McCalif? Carolyn

> you can buy flats with cells already filled with oasis, or a strip of
> cells.
> 
> Yes it works, but i'm not convinced that it's great, as somethimes the
> oasis dries out before the roots really get into the potting mix used
> when doing the first transplant.  try mellinger's catalogue - they might
> sell them.
> 
> if you want to try, keep them wet, not drowning in water, bottom heat is
> nice too - y ou can even set up a wire heat cable -  you'll see roots
> poking out when rooted
> good luck,
> rika-
>
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