Tiny insect in soil of cuttings

[Pdiscool]

Hey all, I know it’s not the best quality but, anyone can identify these tiny insects? There in the soil of my rooted cuttings. They even jump as you can see in the video. I was thinking spring tails? If so would they be dangerous?

https://youtube.com/shorts/RMpwUT7RwWk?feature=share

http://youtube.com/shorts/RMpwUT7RwWk?feature=share

[599gh888]

Spring tails but the soil is too wet for cuttings. Too much organic “stuffs” will rot out your cuttings

[Ahmed]

I noticed this tiny bugs on my porch this week , I hate them

[Red_Sun]

Spring tails but the soil is too wet for cuttings. Too much organic “stuffs” will rot out your cuttings

Is this true?

Some folks start cuttings in compost pile. I started some of the cuttings in my garden bed full of organic matter. Do not have problems...

[PacNorWreck]

Is this true?

Some folks start cuttings in compost pile. I started some of the cuttings in my garden bed full of organic matter. Do not have problems...

It’s true if you are rooting in a container. In the ground, the earth acts as a wick and pulls away excess moisture (unless your soil is sticky, dense clay). In a pot, yes, excess moisture will quickly create anaerobic conditions that lead to rot and fungal infections. From looking at the clip it seems the cutting is in a container, that level of moisture would be far higher than my own personal comfort level for rooting cuttings or even growing a mature tree in.

[Pdiscool]

the cutting is fine actually, i was concerned if the spring tails could eat healthy roots and kill the cutting?

[Red_Sun]

It’s true if you are rooting in a container. In the ground, the earth acts as a wick and pulls away excess moisture (unless your soil is sticky, dense clay). In a pot, yes, excess moisture will quickly create anaerobic conditions that lead to rot and fungal infections. From looking at the clip it seems the cutting is in a container, that level of moisture would be far higher than my own personal comfort level for rooting cuttings or even growing a mature tree in.

I asked if it is true that "Too much organic “stuffs” will rot out your cuttings". And you responded that "In the ground, the earth acts as a wick and pulls away excess moisture"

Does the soil make the organic matter inactive on fig cuttings? If controlled, organic potting mix does not bring extra moisture.

[PacNorWreck]

Yes, in a container, too much organic matter will rot your cutting. It is harder to do, but not impossible, if you are sticking cuttings into a raised bed or your garden.

[TheMick27]

the cutting is fine actually, i was concerned if the spring tails could eat healthy roots and kill the cutting?

I dont believe they eat healthy roots, only dead or rotting plants.