Q about rooting hormone

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• Subject: Q about rooting hormone
• From: n*@ucsd.edu (Nan Sterman)
• Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 23:44:50 -0800
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Hi all!

I have a question about rooting hormone powders.  I use rootone, and I dip
my stems in it, place it into a "pre-drilled" hole in pre-wetted rooting
medium, firm the medium around the stem and then water it in to settle the
rooting medium around the cutting.  When I water it in, don't I wash away
the rooting hormone?  I don't use much water, but I can't imagine it stays
adhered to the cutting.  Is there any other way to settle the soil around
the cutting that won't wash off the rooting hormone powder?

I've always wondered about this.  Thanks for your help!

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Nan Sterman, "gardening addict"
Olivenhain, California
Sunset Zone 24, USDA Zone 10b or 11
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