The Art of Propagating Fig Cuttings: Revisiting One-Node Cuttings
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The Versatility of Figs
Fig trees – the unsung heroes of sustainable homesteading and (should be) a mainstay in the world of sustainable and organic farming. As a self-sufficient homesteader, I've always admired the resilience and versatility of figs. However, last year, my first foray into the world of attempting to up my propagation game by rooting one-node fig cuttings was met with admittedly pretty terrible results. That time, I planted them directly into cups, with one half of the bud exposed and the other buried in the soil - this approach yielded no success. But every setback is a setup for a comeback. So, armed with some new insights and a pinch of homestead grit, I revisited my fig propagation technique, and this time, success was (mostly) mine!
Just-rooted ‘Figo Preto’ fig tree propagated from a cutting that was about 1.5 inches long and only one node. If you look closely, you can tell the roots have managed to “find” their way to the edge of the cup.
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A Green Thumb Revolution: Harnessing AI for Plant Care Advice
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In the vast and intricate world of plant care, the future is blossoming with incredible potential - and a large amount of that potential is being fueled by artificial intelligence (AI).
Imagine having an on-demand botanical or horticultural expert that's available 24/7, capable of answering your questions from the basic to the complex, and continuously learning about the latest research and plant care techniques. This isn't a dream of the future – it's largely a reality today, thanks to large language AI models like GPT-3 and GPT-4. It is even possible to run your own local large language model with surprisingly decent performance now with a modern PC specced out for gaming, thanks to major advancements in open source AI models (I sense a future blog post about this here!).
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Rooting Pomegranate Cuttings - Two Different Methods Explored
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I had the chance to root around 100 pomegranate cuttings using two different techniques this year.
I lost a few cuttings, but for the most part had good success using two methods that are also commonly used to propagate figs:
ROOTING CUTTINGS DIRECTLY IN SOIL (or drinking cups with drainage holes drilled in them, in this case)
and
PRE-ROOTING CUTTINGS IN A PROPAGATION MEDIUM
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Welcome to GoGrow
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Welcome to GoGrow: Where Technology and Nature Intertwine
Hello, folks! Welcome to my corner of the world, GoGrow - a blog that chronicles my exploration into creating a sustainable, tech-friendly homestead. It's a place where we learn from the land and delve into the realms of technology and nature in harmony. Buckle in as we dive into the exciting intersection of bytes and botany!