saw these Gel2Root things at menards this evening. $3.05 for the package of 2. the instructions say to take a cutting the normal way, insert into the gel and thats it. well see lol. keep checkin back and well all see how these things do.
anyone seen these before? let see if it works!
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heres the pic....... duh
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feral
interesting. def. keeps us posted on the results. Does it say how long it takes?
i stuck a couple in. well see how it goes. it doesnt say on the package how long it will take. these 2 cuts are from a fem nirvana swiss cheese. wish them luck
the package says " propagating houseplants and softwood cuttings is easy with gel2root. this transparent,sterile,rooting gel is non toxic, safe to use,and contains all the nutrients and water required to produce strong,healthy rooted cuttings. the unique transparent gel makes it easy to watch the progress of the root system as it develops. in only a few weeks cuttings are fully rooted and ready to transplant into potting soil. if a cutting fails to develop roots, simply remove it and replace it. gel2root's unique formula has been successfully tested on a wide range of plants including african violets,fuchsias, and chrysanthemums.
pretty nifty. do you think youll have an issue pulling them out, like maybe getting the roots all mixed up together?, i have never cloned two things in the same container before and always wondered if you could do it. cant wait to see how this turns out.
holy shit..... i started this thread on 3/31/10 and didnt have an ounce of hope that these clones would take in this gel stuff. its now april 12th and look what i find........ ROOTS & NUBS ! ! ! ! shocking.... i know. 2 of them didnt take.... but the swiss cheese cuttings is luckily the one that did take. i sat em on my back porch and actually just kinda forgot about them, but looked at them yesterday and i had these roots. so these gel things must actually work somewhat. any ?'s anyone has feel free 2 ask....
beautiful sight
i like em but for the price they'd have to be guaranteed to work. saw 6 for $17, kinda like 3 bucks each
Reverend Mojo
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Cool solution.
Beauty start too
Beauty start too
im curious on everyone input. how long until these roots are strong enough to go ahead and transplant in2 ffof? this is my 1st successful clone, so im kinda in the dark. thanx guys
TexasToker
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I was wondering if you would get algae. Seems fine. I would let the roots get a few days bigger. I have never used FFoF, but is it not a bit hot for transplants?
I want to see if they come out clean.
Found them for ~2.00 each (6pk) @ gardendesert. Still more expensive than other methods but cool still.
I want to see if they come out clean.
Found them for ~2.00 each (6pk) @ gardendesert. Still more expensive than other methods but cool still.
These were heavily promoted at local garden centres some years ago but were not seen the following season , concensus is they are no better than traditional methods and actually slower for soft cuttings.
Every grower i know , canna and everything else , tried them once and never brought another pack.
Just like superthrive.
Jar of tapwater on a windowcill changed every other day roots in 14 - 21 days , four different cuts in the gell took 21 - 30+ and yellowed badly but survived.
They are faster with softwood cuttings than the usual ways but had no luck with toms or peppers or any other soft stemmed plant includeing fuchias which they say its good for.
If you get a chance try a cut in plain water and one in gell and see how it goes.
Every grower i know , canna and everything else , tried them once and never brought another pack.
Just like superthrive.
Jar of tapwater on a windowcill changed every other day roots in 14 - 21 days , four different cuts in the gell took 21 - 30+ and yellowed badly but survived.
They are faster with softwood cuttings than the usual ways but had no luck with toms or peppers or any other soft stemmed plant includeing fuchias which they say its good for.
If you get a chance try a cut in plain water and one in gell and see how it goes.
how are these roots lookin now? think their ready to plant?
