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Blades
Mar 26, 2013 22:13:47 GMT
Post by Moonlight on Mar 26, 2013 22:13:47 GMT
I've watched a few clips online have noticed that people have been using the same blade to cut more than one plant. I remember my Dad using lots of blades. He would take a cutting with a blade, sterilise it by boiling, ready for next time and use a different blade for the next plant.
Do people still sterilise blades or is it a quick wipe and then on to the next plant? Just wondered how times have changed.
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Blades
Mar 27, 2013 6:55:42 GMT
Post by Tel on Mar 27, 2013 6:55:42 GMT
I use Stanley knife blades, one per tuber then it is placed in a small container with diluted jeyes fluid. The smell lasts for hours even after washing my hands. ;D
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Blades
Mar 27, 2013 6:58:44 GMT
Post by Geranium on Mar 27, 2013 6:58:44 GMT
Have you got some of the 'old' Jeyes left, then, Tel? The EU banned the main ingredient and the new stuff doesn't have the same distinctive aroma!
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Blades
Mar 27, 2013 7:07:07 GMT
Post by Tel on Mar 27, 2013 7:07:07 GMT
Yes Geranium, a large container of it, the amount I use in a season for dahlias is so little, it will outlast me. ;D
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Blades
Mar 27, 2013 15:21:53 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Mar 27, 2013 15:21:53 GMT
I use the 'Craft Knife blades' very sharp and tapered to a fine point. Good for fuchsias and sweetpeas as well as dahlias.
For sterilising I use a pinch of permanganate of potash diluted in a small receptacle, a small jar is fine, and dip the blade in after every plant. No need to sterilise between cuttings off the same plant.
Cheap, simple and effective.
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Apr 1, 2013 20:39:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2013 20:39:59 GMT
I use metholated spirit. Cheap and a small 1ltr bottle lasts for ever. For a number of years I have been using a scapel knife as pictured in the image below. Dead easy to change the blade and they stay sharp for a good while.   |
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