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Re: Starting cuttings (successfully ;} )

Hi
you dip the cuttings into honey as this acts as a hormone and stimulaates
root growth.  cheaper than hormone powder and you always have a jar of
honey around.
hope this helps
Hazel

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> From: prgramly@intrepid.cdg-hargray.com
> To: rose-list@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: [Rose-list] Starting cuttings (successfully ;} )
> Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2000 5:01
> 
> Hazel,
> 
> >just before putting the cuttings into the potting mix cut the ends dip
> them
> >in water and then in hormone mixture or honey and place them in the pot
> 
> i read right past this the first time.  what would be the purpose of
> dipping the cutting in honey? before putting them in the soil mix?
> 
> i have never heard of this.
> 
> PRG
> 
> Sadorus, IL
> zone 5
> 
> 
> 
> 
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