To help you approach each stage with confidence, we’ve created the Grow a Better Liner technical guide full of recommendations from our Ball FloraPlant team of experts. See how small adjustments at each stage can lead to stronger, more uniform liners.

What’s inside the guide

We’ve mapped out the propagation process into four clear stages, each filled with practical tips to support you and your team at every step:

Planning, preparing, and receiving your cuttings

A smooth start begins before the first tray is down. Get simple steps to prep for incoming cuttings so you can move them quickly from box to bench.

Media choice, tray manufacturing and proper fill

Before the first cutting is even stuck, the right media, tray construction, and fill level play a major role in early success. Our team shares practical tips to help you get these fundamentals right.

Stage 1 & 2: From rooted to unrooted cuttings

These early stages set the tone for the entire crop. We walk through what your cuttings need as they move from freshly stuck to callused, and then from callused to fully rooted.

Stages 3 & 4: Building, bulking, toning and pinching

Once roots are established, it’s all about developing strength and uniformity. This section highlights the practices that help liners bulk up, tone properly, and prepare for a successful transplant.

Are you ready to strengthen your propagation process? Dive deeper into each stage and see how small, consistent improvements can lead to stronger, more uniform liners. Check out the flip book version of the guide below.