Are white plastic bags ok for cuttings?

Sneachta

When working in the garden yesterday I inadvertently chopped two of the four vines of a nice Clematis I planted a month ago Sad

So i decided to make the best of a bad lot and try to propagate them. I only had small white bin bags to hand so potted and covered the cuttings with those and put in a shady part of the greenhouse.

Every video I look on youtube though shows people using clear bags so I'm a bit concerned that the light getting through the white plastic won't be adequate for the cuttings.

Should I pop down to tesco and get some clear bags and change them over?

Greengage · Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 7:19 pm Post subject:

no they should be grand it will prevent them getting cooked, make sure they dont dry out and turn the plastic every few days,

tippben · Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 7:00 pm Post subject:

I'd agree: for germination, no worries, but next time you are shopping, get some clear ones.

Sneachta · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 10:02 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, left in their bags as is.
Next weekly shop will include clear bags for future cuttings.