Stond_Face
Member
Hi everyone,
I have an interesting observation to share. I have been propagating cuttings using coco in small plastic cups. The small ones like you see at the dentist to rinse.
I started using Solo brand, small cups. Worked well, no problems.
Then, i bought a bag of store brand small disposable cups from the grocery chain store. Using these cups, the cuttings would not propagate. Thinking i screwed something up, i tried again. Still nothing...
Then, i tried washing the cups first. BANG... The cuttings rooted.
There is obviously some substance on the cups. I would guess some sort of mold release agent. What really bothers me is that before this discovery, I didnt have a second thought about the family using any brand disposable cup. Now... I'll only buy from a brand that probably considers product safety a high priority. Solo or Dixie.
Cheers,
Stond
I have an interesting observation to share. I have been propagating cuttings using coco in small plastic cups. The small ones like you see at the dentist to rinse.
I started using Solo brand, small cups. Worked well, no problems.
Then, i bought a bag of store brand small disposable cups from the grocery chain store. Using these cups, the cuttings would not propagate. Thinking i screwed something up, i tried again. Still nothing...
Then, i tried washing the cups first. BANG... The cuttings rooted.
There is obviously some substance on the cups. I would guess some sort of mold release agent. What really bothers me is that before this discovery, I didnt have a second thought about the family using any brand disposable cup. Now... I'll only buy from a brand that probably considers product safety a high priority. Solo or Dixie.
Cheers,
Stond