olive cuttings

[beeper]

I have been trying to grow olive trees from cuttings in my greenhouse, which is just all grow lights, and no matter what I try, they dry up. Any suggestions?

 

[baymule]

Calling @jackb !!!!!!! RING! RING! RING! Calling @jackb !!!!!!!

He's the guy you need to talk to! He grows olives and does all sorts of hydroponic growing! He is the resident olive guru here!

 

[catjac1975]

Jack is the man. Off hand I would say putingt a plastic bag loosely over the cuttings may keep in the moisture in. Or perhaps sprayed with water every day.

 

[jackb]

I responded to beeper in a series of PMs sometime ago.
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[jackb]

For those interested, I place the cutting in moist well draining soil and place a dome over them to maintain humidity. Normally, if they are going to root, they will do so within two months.
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[jackb]

Here is a Callitier cutting 3 months after being struck.
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[beeper]

I responded to beeper in a series of PMs sometime ago.
jackb

So sorry Jack, I thought I had sent you a thank you response for your helpful answer regarding the olive cuttings. I have been lazy and haven't tried it again, but will try again. Thanks again. Jill