Clones - Lifetime?

[TreetopFarmer]

So I was wondering if it's possible to keep clones good for anywhere between 1-2 months. I've heard of refrigerating them on a damp towel will allow them to grow but also heavily slow down the growth process, and then to take them to room temp you simply unplug the fridge and let it defrost. Does this work? Does anything work? Is it even possible? If not, then what's the max I could probably keep them?

[sarah louise]

Yes it works, I bag foliage and seal it into a plastic lunch box, then store in the vegetable crisper(7C), stays fresh for around 2 months... to bring them to room temp just take the plastic lunch box out of the fridge and sit it unopened on a bench for an hour or so.

Definitely no need to defrost the fridge... I think someone is fukin with you there.

Just cut the stems a couple nodes longer than you need for a cutting as you will need to recut the stems when you want to strike the cuttings.

[TreetopFarmer]

Yes it works, I bag foliage and seal it into a plastic lunch box, then store in the vegetable crisper(7C), stays fresh for around 2 months... to bring them to room temp just take the plastic lunch box out of the fridge and sit it unopened on a bench for an hour or so.

Definitely no need to defrost the fridge... I think someone is fukin with you there.

Just cut the stems a couple nodes longer than you need for a cutting as you will need to recut the stems when you want to strike the cuttings.

Sarah, that's awesome news. You just made my project easier :D.

Now as far as cutting the stems a couple nodes longer, what are you referring to when you say nodes? You're just saying to take a longer clone so you can cut it again to put rooting compound on it when it's time to use it, or am I wrong? Sorry, that part was just a little confusing.

[Gilbert]

Yes it works, I bag foliage and seal it into a plastic lunch box, then store in the vegetable crisper(7C), stays fresh for around 2 months... to bring them to room temp just take the plastic lunch box out of the fridge and sit it unopened on a bench for an hour or so.

Definitely no need to defrost the fridge... I think someone is fukin with you there.

Just cut the stems a couple nodes longer than you need for a cutting as you will need to recut the stems when you want to strike the cuttings.


Wow, live and learn. I have wondered the same thing a time or two. Good info.

[sarah louise]

Sarah, that's awesome news. You just made my project easier :D.

Now as far as cutting the stems a couple nodes longer, what are you referring to when you say nodes? You're just saying to take a longer clone so you can cut it again to put rooting compound on it when it's time to use it, or am I wrong? Sorry, that part was just a little confusing.

A node is the point on the stem where a leaf is attached, eg a seedling that is five nodes tall has five sets of true leaves.

So yes, I am saying cut it longer than usual, leaving enough room to recut the stem when you wish to use it. The cut ends will deteriorate whilst in storage, so you'll need the extra length.

Sorry for the confusion.

sara.

[TreetopFarmer]

So yes, I am saying cut it longer than usual, leaving enough room to recut the stem when you wish to use it. The cut ends will deteriorate whilst in storage, so you'll need the extra length.

Sorry for the confusion.

sara.

Not a problem, that's what I thought you meant and what I figured the clones would do. I'll keep that in mind since I'll only have to keep them for a month now :D.