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Guy Nearing built the first Nearing frame to propagate Rhododendrons somewhere around 1950 while trying to root Rhododendron cuttings. Some species of Rhododendrons are extremely difficult to propagate from stem cuttings, so he devised a box that worked extremely well, and still does to this day. A Nearing frame is quite simple to build, and once constructed, is just as easy to maintain. With the discovery of intermittent misting systems and rooting hormones, it is much easier to propagate plants, but a propagator needs every little trick they can find to help them successfully root certain species. This Nearing frame may be the trick you are looking for you to be successful with those hard to root cuttings.
Before we begin, you need to understand the basics of a Nearing frame
A Nearing frame is essentially a modified cold frame, modified to not allow any direct sunlight into the frame. Only indirect sunlight is allowed to enter the frame, and this is accomplished by constructing the frame following specific criteria and situating it so the opening faces north. The reason for the North-facing opening is to eliminate the direct sunlight from entering and falling on the cuttings inside. Sunlight enters only by reflection; giving the cuttings all the light they need, but not too much to cause them harm.
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hi Dwayne, the Nearing Frame PDF says it is not found. Can you email it to me? thank you, Linda
Sorry about that Linda, I am trying to recover from a massive web server failure. I am currently editing over 1000 articles on 10 websites and making sure all pictures and links work. I will correct the Nearing Frame pdf issue right now. Thanks for letting me know!
Dwayne
Should a misting system be installed inside the Nearing Frame? I guess if you did, you should prop the plexiglass lid open so it does not get TOO damp in there.
Thanks for the plans!
A misting system does not have to be installed inside the frame. The frame itself holds the moisture to allow the cuttings to root.
That being said, you do need to keep an eye on the humidity inside the Nearing Frame. If you do not see moisture on the inside of your glass, you need to add water. I do know of a guy who installed a single misting nozzles inside his propagation boxes because his job takes him away for months at a time. He set up his DIG misting timer to spray a few seconds of mist once a day to be sure there is enough moisture inside.
I tried to get info on building a Nearing frame but I got a “OPPS” instead, no bigee but thought you would like to know . Cheers Fred
Thanks for the heads up Fred. It was a mistake on my part. It is fixed now so go ahead and download the free PDF to learn how to build a Nearing Frame. Have fun!