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Building a Grow Pod
Using stem cuttings is a common method for
propagating many plant varieties, but it does require
a bit of care on your part. A number of vegetables and
shrubs root very easily, but stem cuttings from tree
species can be difficult to root. We have found that
some difficult species may be stimulated to root by
treating them with root-promoting compounds.
The following steps describe how to start plants from
both herbaceous (non-woody plants such as tomatoes,
peppers, chrysanthemum and dahlias) and softwood
cuttings (soft, new growth from plants such as lilacs, roses,
and rhododendron). It is best to take your cuttings early
in the morning when it is cool and damp.
NOTE: Be sure to attach Pod Labels to Split-Apart Baskets BEFORE
doing the following (see page 10 for instructions).
Rooting Stem Cuttings
• Use scissors or a razor-
blade that has been
sterilized in isopropyl
alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
to cut the stem 4” to 6”
from its tip.
• Before placing cutting in
Grow Sponge, remove any flowers, buds or leaves from
the lower half of stem at this time.
If using a root-promoting compound, apply it at this time.
Be sure to follow all manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Make a ½” to 1” deep
slit across the top of
Grow Sponge.
P
lace Stem Cuttings