Cuttings are one of the simplest ways to propagate fruit or ornamental crops.
Some gardeners prefer to wait until the twigs take root in water, while others expect a miracle from using soil.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told what to add to water for rooting cuttings.
Secret one
To avoid arguing about which of the proposed methods is the most effective, professionals advise using boiled water for rooting.
Secret two
To help the cutting take root faster, you need to tear off the lower leaves. If they end up in water, they will cause rot and generally slow down the emergence of roots.
Secret three
Don't rely on stimulants. If the cutting is strong, it will take root on its own.
But if it is a difficult-to-root crop, then it makes sense to use Kornevin or its analogues.
Secret number four
It is believed that honey or sugar can be used instead of rooting agents. However, according to experts, they have the opposite effect.
Much more significant results can be achieved by using water in which willow branches have stood, or adding aloe juice to it.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
