what's the best, most effective method of wound treatment?

[ghost79]

I have several wounds on my crop, and I know that makes it more susceptible to disease. t
Therefore, my question is what do you gals/girls think is the best, most effective way of treating them. thanks buddies!:)

 

[squiggly]

Anything which is chemically inert (ie, living stuff doesn't live in it/feed on it) that is non-toxic to the plant is good.

Now don't do this until you do some research as I'm unsure of its toxicity to plants--but my first thought when I think of something which fits the bill I've outlined above is petroleum jelly. A big glob of it lasts a good while, doesn't run off with water, and won't support biological growth. Now if something is already infected, its fairly useless--but if there are no toxicity issues it seems to me a good idea.

 

[sky high]

Cloning gel and a small piece of tape (if needed) works well for me.

 

[squiggly]

Cloning gel and a small piece of tape (if needed) works well for me.

This is essentially the same as using petrol jelly--except you're adding hormones.

This would probably work, but careful how liberally you apply it--don't want to overload your plant with hormones.

 

[650homegrown530]

I use a nice glob of Clonex, and then some grafting wax... works good.

 

[ghost79]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's grafting wax? And, where would I purchase some? Thanks!:)

 

[650homegrown530]

No worries homie, Grafting wax is just a type wax. You can get it at most local nurseries or hydro stores. This is the type i use (attached pic).... heres a web sight you might be able to order it from. (http://www.gwestern.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=393)

 

[ghost79]

No worries homie, Grafting wax is just a type wax. You can get it at most local nurseries or hydro stores. This is the type i use (attached pic).... heres a web sight you might be able to order it from. (http://www.gwestern.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=393)

Thanks Bro! PEACE