We have planted all our jatropha from seed. We do this by planting them in Speedling pots, then transplanting from the field. This is very important in growing them, as the root system of a plant from a seedling is much deeper and larger than one planted from a cutting, as the seedling has a primary and a secondary root system, while a cutting has only a secondary root system.

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for those of us interested in growing JC as a biofuel. I thought this may be important, partially because being on the coast of Texas, or Florida, or anywhere between, hurricanes can and will rip trees right out of the ground. It would be beneficial, I think, to mainly grow from seedstock so even if the worst happens (the tree ripped from the ground by hurricane winds), it can still come back.

just thinking of how the future may treat our crops here folks. I dont know how pervasive JC is (I heard its VERY pervasive) so its possible the tree could come back afterwards. so if you're planning on planting JC. do it from seeds. I've had to keep myself from making as many cuttings as i could just to increase yeild. (thanks to my GF for advising me to wait).