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title: "I’m new to propagating and picked up this guy this weekend. How do I…"
description: "I’m new to propagating and picked up this guy this weekend. How do I know he’s ready to move up in the world?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/SZdJClTNlemQx5uVEpxBEv"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Ammers J Ole"
published: "2026-02-17T16:46:34.886991Z"
language: "en"
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# I’m new to propagating and picked up this guy this weekend. How do I…

_Posted by Ammers J Ole on 2026-02-17_

I’m new to propagating and picked up this guy this weekend. How do I know he’s ready to move up in the world?

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## 2 comments

### keira commented on 2026-02-17

when you see at least 3 inch root growth or roots with secondary roots

### Sarah commented on 2026-02-17

I agree with Keira. They should be firm roots not soggy.

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