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Fri, Jan 28, 11 at 13:23
| I read that it's possible to grow some spruces, firs and junipers from cuttings, and that mid-winter is a good time to start. Has anyone tried this? One thing that was suggested is to use a strong rooting hormone, like Hormodin #3. Never tried this before but will give it a shot. I have used RootTone before but that is probably to weak and not good for tree cuttings.
Any suggestions before I start? Thanks |
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| Yes it is possible but it is very slow and the success rate is very low. You are right in using #3 rooting hormone. You will also need to take the right kind of cutting, usually a heel cutting, and pot it up using half perlite and half potting soil, such as Sunshine #1 in a propagation chamber. It then has to be kept over bottom heat and usually takes at least 8 months to pull roots. But give it a go. Good luck! |
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