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Genesis

Direct-Stick Callused Cuttings

Many growers use Genesis cuttings in liner production due to the 100% rooting success and the fact that they can take it off mist multiple days earlier. This, in addition to all the other benefits listed here, make Genesis a better cutting than traditional URCs. Talk to your Ball Seed® Sales Representative for more information about mist recommendations.

LESS LABOR

Genesis can be direct-stuck into a finished container.

SHORTENED CROP TIME

The comparison seen here proves the time savings.

LESS SHRINK

All Genesis cuttings arrive presorted for uniformity and primed for the best consistency in propagation.

REDUCED INPUT COST

It can be direct-stuck in cold frames and minimal heat environments.

BETTER BRANCHING AND MORE FLOWERS

Direct-sticking allows for maximum light penetration, leading to more branches, and therefore more color on the plant.

NO PROPAGATION REQUIRED

We found in our trials that, with night temperatures of 55°F (13°C) or above, you can direct-stick Genesis cuttings.

Available as Genesis Direct-stick Callused Cuttings

Bracteantha
Geranium
Osteospermum
Scaevola

Genesis® growing in pots.

Retail-ready plants TWO WEEKS faster!

Genesis cuttings offer the same speedy finish and the same top-quality plants as rooted liners, but two weeks faster than unrooted liners. In trials with night temperatures of 55°F (13°C), here is a comparison of Genesis direct-stick vs. traditional unrooted liners.

Genesis™ Cuttings

MicroBlaze™ micro coleus
Genesis Cuttings
Arrive ready to direct-stick in the finished container.
Ignite™ compact coleus
at 8 days
With the callus already on, roots initiate quickly.
ChargedUp™ medium coleus
at 6 weeks
Direct-stick Genesis cuttings branch sooner and stronger for better-quality finished plant.
TrailBlazer™ medium coleus
at 14 weeks
The Genesis is in full bloom, out the door and ready to sell, while the traditional URC is just starting to open flowers.

Traditional Unrooted Cuttings

MicroBlaze™ micro coleus
Traditional URC on arrival
Ignite™ compact coleus
at 8 days
ChargedUp™ medium coleus
at 6 weeks
TrailBlazer™ medium coleus
at 14 weeks