Re: rooting temps

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• From: S* D* <r*@pobox.upenn.edu>
• Date: Thu, 9 Jan 1997 08:07:44 -0500 (EST)
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At 05:28 PM 1/8/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi Shelly and Parker (who initiated the question),
>
>A few of points to think about.
>
>Shelly, you make no mention of the temperature at which you keep the
>rooting medium.
>
>I have found that paying attention to the rooting temperature to be
>important with some species.
>The following detail (and review) is provided for the new propagators in
>the group.
>

Whoa, Scott, what are you, a mind-reader?
After I wrote, I realized a discussion on rooting temp was essential.  I'm
sure glad you had the time to do it.
As as addition:
This is important!
I keep my bottom heat on 365 days of the year at at least 70 degrees F.  For
some particular species I turn it up or down.  The reason is that some
cuttings will shut down if the temp goes down on a chilly night in spring or
fall.  They just will not start up again.  

On another subject, FAQ's -- If someone out there wants to essentially
develop a basic prop course, go right ahead.  I sure don't have the time.
But...why not at least steer beginners to some good texts out there?  

Just a thought.
Shelley Dillard

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