Need Advice on Growing a Better Liner? Here’s a Helpful Resource

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Ball FloraPlant is now offering a Grow a Better Liner technical guide. As part of helping growers approach this hands-on part of production for stronger and more uniform liners, Grow a Better Liner features recommendations from the Ball FloraPlant team.

The guide maps out the propagation process to support operations through practical tips.

Planning, Preparing, and Receiving Your Cuttings

This section covers early preparation for cuttings, helping to shorten the time from the box to the bench.

Media Choice, Tray Manufacturing, and Proper Fill

This section highlights the important factors that growers should consider before sticking to ensure a good start for their cuttings.

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Stages 1 and 2: From Unrooted to Rooted Cuttings

Stage 1 starts from a stuck unrooted cutting up until the point of a callused cutting. Stage 2 picks up from the callused cuttings and ends with a rooted cutting.

Stages 3 and 4: From Unrooted to Rooted Cuttings

Stage 3 starts with a rooted cutting and ends upon securing a transplantable liner. Stage 4 looks at the toning of liners to improve success and uniformity.

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For additional information on improving liner production, read and download the Grow a Better Liner technical guide here.

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