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How to check root development on conifer cuttings.

8 years ago

I've heard this phrase many times when reading about rooting conifer cuttings:

"And don't transplant until you have a good vigorous root system growing."

Okay, fine but for the life of me, I haven't been able to find a method for checking roots. (mine are in a perlite/peat mixture (2:1 perlite to peat).

I've read that 'tugging' on the stem and feeling resistance, will let you know if roots are forming but does that really tell you anything about how developed they are?

Is there a trick to checking roots, without setting them back? Just in case they aren't ready yet? Or is it just a timing thing where after so many weeks, they should be ready to plant?

How do any of you out there do it?

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