This refers to a vegetative cutting or a small overwintered root used to propagate biennial plants for seed production. Growers harvest the initial plant in its first year, store the root over winter, and replant it the following spring. This method ensures the plant completes its life cycle and produces true-to-type seed while allowing growers to select for desirable traits.
Heard on the job
Pull those sticklings from cold storage and get them into the ground so they can bolt and set seed.
Also heard as
- steckling