Re: [CH] More plants from cuttings?

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At 08:54 PM 7/25/2001 -0400, you wrote:

Go for it! The grower I got my petunia plugs from this year, (for hanging 
baskets) does EVERYTHING from cuttings. Just keep the media moist, they 
should take root. If my greenhouse was not so hot this time of year, I 
would be half tempted to try it myself. He does not use any rooting hormone 
either. Says that is just for woody plants. Cuttings should cut down on 
internodal length, giving you a bushier plant, yes?

Mike Shimek
D & M Farms
>Hi all,
>
>Has anyone tried to propagate specific chile plants from cuttings?  My New
>Mex Joe parkers are especially wonderful but I dont have as many plants as I
>would like.  Who knew?  I dont have time to grow more from seed this year,
>but I think cuttings might give me enough of a head-start to get some
>additional fruit before this season ends (coastal s.calif).
>
>I have grown tomatoes (and lots of ornamentals) from cuttings with moderate
>success,  and wondered if anyone has done this with chiles?  If so,  any
>pointers?
>
>Meconella

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