You may want to pre-treat the media with a pesticide. Provide good drainage under benches and keep this area free of algae, crop debris and weeds. Grade the cuttings before sticking and keep similar sized cuttings together. This will help to maintain a uniform crop and is particularly important for products with multiple cuttings in a pot. It is best to transplant rooted cuttings for larger pot sizes or more than 3 cuttings per pot.
Some growers prefer to use a slightly longer cutting for direct stick.
Cutting maturity influences root development. Cuttings that are immature or overly mature are difficult to root. Use a well-drained medium. Thoroughly wet the medium before sticking and then wait until the cuttings callus before watering again. It is helpful to dibble a hole to allow air space around the base of the cutting, assist in callus formation and minimize stem rot.