Re: Q about rooting hormone

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• Date: Sat, 5 Jul 1997 19:48:47 +1100
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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!

Nan

I used to wonder about that too until curiosity got the better of me 
and I pulled one up to see. No doubt you could wash it off but mine 
were ok. Rooted well too!

Terry Dowdeswell
18 Henderson Ave
Tuakau, New Zealand
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Terry@delphinium.co.nz
http://www.delphinium.co.nz
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• Q about rooting hormone
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