Hey Arne! I know I got one going!

[jswordy]

I know at least one currant is ready to go!

 

[Rocky]

Jim, what kind of root structure do you have on those plants? It appears that they are not planted in potting soil or anything else, but it is hard to tell from the picture. They look like ver strong plants.

 

[Arne]

Looks like they like that southern air. If they were still up here on the plants they would be enjoying 18 degrees and fresh snow. It will warm up here pretty soon. Arne.

 

[jswordy]

Jim, what kind of root structure do you have on those plants? It appears that they are not planted in potting soil or anything else, but it is hard to tell from the picture. They look like ver strong plants.

No roots now, just cuttings in well water but I am assured that they will grow roots and then can be transplanted. It has been 50-70 degrees here, so they have found some springtime.

This is an experiment, since currants typically do not survive the summers here. We'll see in a year or two.

 

[Sammyk]

Jim, they will do better if you push the end of the stem down in some potting soil and tamp the dirt down around the end of the cutting so there are no air pockets. Moisten the soil lightly and put then a large clear plastic bag over the entire pot. If too much moisture builds up inside the bag, open the bag for a minute to vent it. Make sure the "plastic tent" is not touching any part of the plant.

Cutting started in water often die when they are put in dirt. Water roots are different than roots started in dirt.
Keep the pot and bag out of the sun.

Just my 2 cents!
Cheers!