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Sending clones - best way
- Thread starter Katsu
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It all depends on the shipping method used.
I'd be willing to bet that a clone could survive for a couple months, given the right amount of moisture... (think terrarium)
However, I wouldnt think a cutting would survive nearly as long. Maybe 2 weeks max...
I've taken cuttings out of the trash that were there for 3 days & they rooted just fine. Some cultivars are just survivors!
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Good use of old vhs or beta max cases.
A cut, with just a top nub and no leaves, fits nicely inside a McDonnalds straw, 1 cut per straw (free at mcD
) a few straws vac-packed & put inside bubble mailer> https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/readypost-10-12-x-16-inch-bubble-mailers-P_843062... I have done this with wet paper towel but good case for none..
for best results, NEXT DAY MAIL option.. yes too, mail on the first working day of the week.. Mon, Tues Wed..
) a few straws vac-packed & put inside bubble mailer> https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/readypost-10-12-x-16-inch-bubble-mailers-P_843062... I have done this with wet paper towel but good case for none..for best results, NEXT DAY MAIL option.. yes too, mail on the first working day of the week.. Mon, Tues Wed..
that is true, but also depends on the temperature, if its hot weather, cuts can be rotten in less than week. especially when most folks try to keep it moist somehow, but moisture helps rotting. I suggest to keep it dry as possible and send it in cold months-
Just reading through this thread again.
You really don't have to put that much work into sending cuts. They don't need to be rooted and they don't need any fancy packaging.
Take the cuts. Put them in a ziplock and press out the air. Label the baggy. Stick it in a DVD case and send. That's it.
The only issue is outside temperature and shipping time. If it's really hot, they'll start to rot if it takes too long and if it's really cold, they'll freeze. Either way, additional moisture is not going to help so I DO NOT recommend spraying them OR wrapping the stem in a moist paper towel.
Any doubts? Ask the heads in the UK how the Bubba, Chocolate Trip, and ECSD made it across the pond.
You really don't have to put that much work into sending cuts. They don't need to be rooted and they don't need any fancy packaging.
Take the cuts. Put them in a ziplock and press out the air. Label the baggy. Stick it in a DVD case and send. That's it.
The only issue is outside temperature and shipping time. If it's really hot, they'll start to rot if it takes too long and if it's really cold, they'll freeze. Either way, additional moisture is not going to help so I DO NOT recommend spraying them OR wrapping the stem in a moist paper towel.
Any doubts? Ask the heads in the UK how the Bubba, Chocolate Trip, and ECSD made it across the pond.
and dont cheap out! use next day or at the least 2 day air.
Somatek
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Interesting choice of words using "what I believe in" instead of "what I know". On the one hand you're incredibly rude and dismissive but it's also very truthful to acknowledge that it's just your opinion.
Between the two I'll take Katsu's advice as he's been around for ages, has consistently proven to be a upstanding member of he community and it's based on solid science (i.e. moisture and air speed up decomposition).
Whatever way gaurantees they arrive pest and mildew free.
I tried all these methods and they all worked fine. I would still avoid the ziploc bag for the most exlusive cuts though
I like the idea of the straw - I think I will incorporate this into next send. More discreet and a little extra protection
Try sending dry next time - if it's not freezing or really hot, you can send via regular or priority - they'll last a week in transit...
Try sending dry next time - if it's not freezing or really hot, you can send via regular or priority - they'll last a week in transit...
A cut, with just a top nub and no leaves, fits nicely inside a McDonnalds straw, 1 cut per straw (free at mcD
for best results, NEXT DAY MAIL option.. yes too, mail on the first working day of the week.. Mon, Tues Wed..
