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  • From: robert schuler <sunnfarm AT bellatlantic.net>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Rooting hormone...
  • Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:12:32 -0400

I just rooted over 10000 geraniums without any rooting compounds only 20
cuttings didn't make it in the two weeks it took to root them. The only time
I use rooting compounds is with hardwood cuttings. If you want to use a
rooting powder use nothing stronger than .1% IBA for soft tissue cuttings..
Bob.
Sunny Meadow Farm
Bridgeton, NJ.

herbthyme AT simcon.net wrote:

> I am interested in taking cuttings from some of my herbs such as tri-color
> sage and rosemary. And I was at a garden store looking for rooting hormome
> to buy. But the 2 that they carry, are not supposed to be used on edibles.
> So I asked one of the Master Gardner's there, and he had no clue! So, he
> sent me to my extension office, and there was no one there to ask!!! I
> have to wait until they come in next week. So, I was wondering if anyone
> out there may have any idea's for me???
>
> Courtney
> Herb Thyme
> Middlefield, Oh
>
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