Miscanthus Giaganteus propagation from cuttings.

[Weasel]

Getting some growth on the bottom nodes. The ones with a second node higher up are showing top growth. Some cuttings don't have a second top node. I'm assuming all we need is the shoot on the bottom anyway.

 

[Bill]

The rhino horn looking thing growing out of the node will actually become a new shoot of grass.

Keep it under water and it will also start growing roots once it figures out to doesn't have any.

 

[Weasel]

Ok thanks Bill.

 

[scott44]

Transplanted some of the MG cuttings into rootmaker trays today. The ones I didn't haven't started roots yet or don't have many roots. I try to keep these like I do with my seedlings started inside in the shade for awhile and get them acclimated to the outside then move them into the morning sun afternoon shade.

 

[Weasel]

Excellent, thanks Scott. I'd like to direct plant mine in place this fall. Any idea how long they should be in the ground before the first frost?

 

[scott44]

Excellent, thanks Scott. I'd like to direct plant mine in place this fall. Any idea how long they should be in the ground before the first frost?

Not sure on that sorry, the last time I did this I had a bale of old hay I mulch them in after I planted them and it seemed to work on keeping them over the winter.

 

[MN Slick]

Is this the brown color on the bottom of the stalks normal for mg? This is 2nd year planting and I did mow off last years growth this spring. I sprayed with simazine in early June so perhaps it toasted it a bit?

 

[scott44]

Yes I think it's normal, mine looks just like yours does.

 

[Spiider]

Yes, it's normal. Same as mine as well.

 

[MN Slick]

Excellent. Thanks guys.

 

[landlord]

A little floating is fine. You may want a few more jars with fewer cuttings in them. In about two weeks they may become a root tangle if packed so tightly.

I agree with this completely. Thanks Bill for the cuttings. I had too many per jar and many don't seem to be growing now that they are in the ground. I keep watering every other day, and we will see what survives winter. I would only put about 10 in a quart mason jar now.

 

[Weasel]

Some of my cuttings have sprouted grass and roots. I moved the more developed ones into soil. Not sure if it matters but I've been changing my water in the jars every few days too.

 

[scott44]

Looking Good! I've had to water mine that are planted at least every other day if not every day. Really dry here.

 

[Bill]

I agree with this completely. Thanks Bill for the cuttings. I had too many per jar and many don't seem to be growing now that they are in the ground. I keep watering every other day, and we will see what survives winter. I would only put about 10 in a quart mason jar now.

Maybe the ones not doing good are the batch I left in the box for week. They could have gotten stressed.

They don't have to grow much this year. Just keep them in a garage or mulched good for the winter so they don't hard freeze.

Next year they probably won't grow anymore than a spring planter rhizome but cuttings are free.

 

[Bill]

Took a ride down the road today and filmed it.
Im going to take Oakseeds suggestion and quarter some of them in the spring to fill in the gaps.

All in all not a bad screen.

Careful this may make you dizzy :) it's hard to get good video on a phone with your arm stuck out of a side by side.

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[scott44]

Looks Good Bill!

 

[landlord]

Maybe the ones not doing good are the batch I left in the box for week. They could have gotten stressed.

They don't have to grow much this year. Just keep them in a garage or mulched good for the winter so they don't hard freeze.

Next year they probably won't grow anymore than a spring planter rhizome but cuttings are free.

Thats the way I look at it. I planted some by my house, and we will see how they do. The rest are in a big pot and I will take them up next week and get them in the ground. Some are 2ft tall while others have no leaves. I will see if they have roots when I transplant.

 

[OakSeeds]

Took a ride down the road today and filmed it.
Im going to take Oakseeds suggestion and quarter some of them in the spring to fill in the gaps.

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Bill ... my good friend ... I'm not sure I would quarter the smaller plants; you'll get a much better transplant if you cut them in half. I only quarter well matured specimens that are 18-20 inches in dia.
Just don't want to get hammered for giving bad advice. I just transplanted 4; I'll try and get photos up by early next week. Much to my surprise, I have starter plants popping up about 2-4' from a parent plant ... they transplant very well

 

[Bill]

Thats the way I look at it. I planted some by my house, and we will see how they do. The rest are in a big pot and I will take them up next week and get them in the ground. Some are 2ft tall while others have no leaves. I will see if they have roots when I transplant.

Don't forget to mulch them. Don't know if you can get small square bales. If so use a couple flake the on each one. More is better up the frozen tundra. :D

Bill ... my good friend ... I'm not sure I would quarter the smaller plants; you'll get a much better transplant if you cut them in half. I only quarter well matured specimens that are 18-20 inches in dia.
Just don't want to get hammered for giving bad advice. I just transplanted 4; I'll try and get photos up by early next week. Much to my surprise, I have starter plants popping up about 2-4' from a parent plant ... they transplant very well

Will do. Lots in the 18" range but if I half those it will fill in all that much faster.

 

[scott44]

These have been in the rootmaker for a little over a week.