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!