Topic: how to root a cutting

[debster]

If i want to root a cutting from something like a shrub using rooting powder do i dip the end in the powder then put it in compost or dip it in powder and put it in water?
thanks in anticipation

[betula]

Put the cutting in the powder and then into the soil.Good luck :)

[chickadoodle]

You should really put the rooting powder in the lid of the pot, dip your cutting into it and then discard any unused powder.  Cuttings are very susceptible to rotting and diseases can be transferred to them from other cuttings.  Good luck with them.

What are you trying to root?

[Tee Gee]

A lot depends upon what type of cutting you take as to whether you need to use 'rooting powder' in the first place.

This slide show will show you how to take 'basal' cuttings http://tinyurl.com/2s4r46 and if you go to 'C' on my alphabetical index you will find how to various other types of cuttings.

[debster]

thank you for all the advice i dont really have anything in mind just getting advice before the situation arises thank you tee gee piccies are fab

[sweet-pea]

If using rooting powder you only need a very small amount, so dip the end in the powder and shake as much of the excess off as possible.

SP