Cutting method ensued. My failure rate will probably somewhat high. I just couldn’t make time to cut them when it was optimal. A good portion of them the stems has started turning woody, some were purple and half woody, others were purple. Couple that with the fact that my potting material is poor draining, pro choice perlite and peat.
I removed the seedlings from their seedling bed and aerated the soil while getting a good treatment of fungicide throughout.
Seedlings were sorted to a strong and medium pile. The weak seedlings were discarded. Everything was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. The seedlings were then placed in groups of 10 in a pan of water. 5 to 1 concentrate of dip n grow. Groups of 10 cut in a bunch at one time. Not all cuttings were equal length. 10 second dip. Left to dry off for 30 seconds to 1 minute before striking. Soil was lightly firmed around the cuttings after striking. Cuttings inserted cotyledon touching soil surface. 234 struck
Placed under a metal shade structure in high pine shade. High Temps in mid 80s during the first week. Misting several times a day as needed.