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Vine cuttings wanted - please
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Wild grown organic
Would like 100 or more cuttings.
Anyone can do this.
Vine cuttings (ideally 12-18 inches long, pencil-thick, with 3-6 buds) are best taken from dormant wood. Cut just below a node at an angle for the base, and straight across at the top. Ship by wrapping moist (not soaked) peat moss or paper towels around the base, sealing in plastic, and using insulated packaging to prevent damage.
Cutting Techniques
Timing: Take cuttings while vines are dormant (late winter/early spring).
Selection: Select healthy, 1-year-old wood that is roughly pencil-thick. Avoid overly thick "bull canes".
Preparation: Cut 12-18 inch sections, ensuring each has at least 3-6 buds.
Orientation: Make a straight cut on top and an angled cut at the bottom (below a node) to identify polarity.
Node management: keep buds intact.
Shipping & Storage
Moisture: Keep the cuttings hydrated using damp (not soaking wet) sawdust, wood shavings, or peat moss.
Packaging: Wrap the base of the cuttings in the damp material, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or a plastic bag.
Protection: Place wrapped cuttings in a sturdy box, using insulation if temperatures are extreme.
Labeling: Clearly label all varieties.
Short-Term Storage (If not shipping immediately)
Store in a refrigerator or a cool, dark place (just above freezing) to keep them dormant.