Westland Organic Rooting Powder

Boost root development naturally with Westland Organic Rooting Powder. Ideal for plant cuttings, it promotes healthy root growth and ensures successful propagation, perfect for gardeners.

Westland Organic Rooting Powder is made from natural ingredients, free from synthetic growth hormones and fungicides, to help rooting and establishment of cuttings. 

• Helps rooting establishments for cuttings
• Made from natural ingredients
• No synthetic growth hormones or fungicides

WHY USE

Taking a cutting from the parent plant is a great, easy way of growing a new plant. Using a hormone-based rooting product will increase the chances of success in most cases. The root will develop quicker and will be of better quality than when rooting hormones are not used. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Cuttings will be encouraged to produce new growth. 

WHEN TO USE

April to September.

HOW TO USE

• For best results, stand soft stem cuttings in water for 1/2 hour before using the gel - for hard wood cuttings soak them overnight. 
• Use the pack lid as a dibber to make a hole into a suitable free-draining compost 
• Dip the end of the cuttings in the gel and then insert into the hole
• Cover cuttings with glass or polythene and place in a light position but out of direct sunlight. 

1. Prepare Your Cuttings

• Select the Right Cuttings: Choose healthy, disease-free stems from the parent plant. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and include at least 2-3 leaf nodes (the points where leaves attach to the stem).
• Make the Cut: Use a clean, sharp knife or scissors to make a clean cut just below a leaf node. Remove any leaves from the lower part of the cutting to prevent them from rotting.

2. Apply the Rooting Powder

• Dip the Cutting: Lightly moisten the cut end of the cutting with water. This helps the rooting powder adhere better.
• Coat the Cutting: Dip the moistened end of the cutting into the rooting powder. Gently tap off any excess powder. Ensure the powder covers the lower part of the stem where roots will develop.

3. Plant the Cutting

• Prepare the Pot or Soil: Fill a small pot or planting tray with a well-draining rooting medium, such as a mix of perlite, vermiculite, or a peat-based potting mix.
• Plant the Cutting: Make a hole in the medium using a pencil or stick, then insert the cutting into the hole. Firm the medium around the cutting to ensure good contact.

4. Care for the Cuttings

• Watering: Water the cuttings lightly to keep the medium moist but not soggy. Overwatering can lead to rot.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity around the cuttings to encourage rooting. You can cover the pot or tray with a clear plastic bag or a propagation dome to create a humid environment.
• Light: Place the cuttings in a bright, indirect light location. Avoid direct sunlight, which can be too intense for new cuttings.

5. Monitor and Transplant

• Root Development: After a few weeks to a couple of months, check for root development by gently pulling on the cuttings. Once roots are established, you can transplant them into larger pots or directly into the garden.

Using rooting powder increases the chances of successful root formation and helps the cuttings establish themselves more quickly.