ive been given cuttings in earth

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terrier

Member

• Apr 7, 2018

• #1

hi there guys ive been given cuttings in earth. its my first time trying hydroponics. I'm thinking of cutting the rockwool cube open in order to fit the cutting in the cube. they only in two inch pots but they root bound what you guys recon. tuck all the roots inside a 4 inch cube. or if they long enough leave a little bit hang out the bottom of the cube what you recon guys. any advice would be great. terrier

 

Douglas.Curtis

Autistic Diplomat in Training

• Apr 7, 2018

• #2

Get a large bucket of cool, clean water. Drop the plant 8n and let it soak for 10 minutes to soften the dirt. Gently tickle the dirt from the roots. Change the water when it becomes clouded and you cannot see.


I've done it for years.

Cut your cube open with 2-3 slices and gently lay the roots inside. You want the roots separated or they rot when touching.

 

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terrier

Member

• Apr 7, 2018

• #3

that's magic advice thank you douglas. curtis

 

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stemznseedz

Member

• May 16, 2018

• #4

yeah just dunking a plant up and down in a bucket of water will break up all the dirt and leave you with soiless roots. I've done this before then transplanted into hydroton with no issues.