Summary
This YouTube video demonstrates how to propagate plants from softwood cuttings, specifically focusing on lavender and lemon balm. The presenter provides step-by-step instructions on selecting and preparing cuttings, applying rooting hormone powder, and caring for the cuttings until they root.
Highlights
- 🌱 Softwood cuttings are easy to propagate and commonly used by gardeners and nursery owners.
- 🌿 Select young, healthy shoots and remove any damaged or straggly growth.
- 🪴 Remove lower nodes and flower heads, and make a clean cut just above a growing node.
- 🧪 Use rooting hormone powder to improve the chances of successful rooting.
- 💦 Water the cuttings immediately and keep the compost moist, using misting units or regular watering.
- 🌡️ Best time to take cuttings is from mid-spring to mid-August.
- 🕰️ Check the cuttings after 2-3 weeks to see if they have rooted.
thats really interesting
Thanks–v. helpful
Great explanations, and the right amount of detail – thanks!
Good job, thanks! Just what I needed to see.
Nice one Huw! Keep up the good work.
Too waffly at the start!