Honey vs Rooting Powder: A Propagation Trial

[@Daksap]

It is rare to find something so thoughtfully and diligently done on KZbin. Thank you very much for the objective information.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Prakash. I'm happy you found it useful

[@danowen9142]

I watched this video and was very pleased to see someone,... ANYONE doing anything resembling an actual imperical trial of basic "internet rumors". I then searched the rest of KZbin to see if there was anyone else that was attempting to do any objective, transparent studies that were similar. There were none. You have won the internet for me today. The next time I visit Canada, I'd seriously like to meet you.

[@sundayoliver3147]

I found at least one, but agree that it's great to find these videos that show actual testing.

[@ben-fe3zy]

I love beekeeping, my bees, and the amazing honey they make. It tastes wonderful. But I find the claims made for honey a tad fantastical at times.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'm with you - great stuff, but let's not make a snake oil out of it.

[@ColinRichardson-CC]

Hey, fellow bee keeper here. I wasn’t able to see what kind of honey you have there in that big plastic bottle. Is there a reason you didn’t use local raw honey from a local bee keeper? There is three times as much honey on the market then actually exists on the planet so most of the honey you find in stores is cut with high fructose corn syrup or other sugar sources. It’s also usually pasteurized (even the labels that saw raw are usually heated to easily dispense the honey into containers). I’m curious what your results would be with local raw honey. Thanks for all your wonderful content!

[@a.dalton4491]

I use willow water, I keep willow branches in a bucket of water outside , I stick cuttings in with them and let them sit until I see root growth, I also water my cuttings with willow tea water. works really well for rooting tree cuttings and roses.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. Good to hear about your success.

[@forcesightknight]

I use willow chips in my garden. For 25 dollars a bag, it really improves any soil. Just using "wood chips" is OK, if you know what kind of chips. Some wood chips are not so good for the garden. Cedar for example, will stop growth, before it helps. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that loves willow, and it's uses.

[@forcesightknight]

@Tiger Cub I till them in and under. My rainfall is less then 7 inches a year. The thing about willow is that it has lots of little micro places to hold water. Straw is actually high in cellulose and if you shred it up it makes for good compost. If you have cactus around that is problematic, sundry all the moisture out of it, then burn off the spines as best as possible, then run through the chipper. Till that into the soil as well. I don't know the nutrients value, but it holds water like a sponge, and creates benefits for the soil micro systems. Good luck.

[@asbe0180]

Not to mention cannabis clones, works everytime

[@JacobSimpson]

@@asbe0180 well they will pretty much root with just the acidity in your spit

[@UnderTheBigOak]

Honey does work. Honey mixed with cinnamon powder and aloe vera works perfectly for cuttings.

[@meijumeijuqin2492]

I will try it on.

[@valeriesanchez3074]

I love using honey. I had much success with it on my lemon tree cuttings. And i hate having to wear gloves using the powder.

[@robertpowell2225]

Thank God finally somebody made a real comparison of different types of propagation. Again I'm very straightforward an excellently done video. A true professional.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Robert. I really appreciate the feedback

[@grahamallen3941]

Thanks Jason , tried this before with nil success ! Went back to the powder and much greater success. Thanks for showing this. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

And thanks for sharing your results too Graham

[@jameskelman9856]

Decent video , Thanks ! You can also dip in Aloe or new growth willow shredded and let soak in water to make a willow tea rooting hormone !

[@LoveNatureforabettertomorrow]

Thanks Jason for a very detailed video about the various methods for rooting 😊

[@malachihayes6059]

I loved your experiment. I didn't give much credit to "rooting hormones" such as rooting powder and I had heard the other "alternatives" as well and because they are commonly grouped together and the others sounded far fetched, I had disregarded rooting hormones as well. but thanks to your proof of concept experiment, I am now a believer in rooting hormones.i will be buying some shortly after going through some of your videos to see what your personal preference or recommendation is for which one to get. thank you.

[@jokimaguire5045]

Ive seen a few experiments on KZbin but clonex is amazing for rooting .it worked out well about 7 out of ten cuttings took well shoots of roots .clonex

[@Futt.Buckerson]

Rooting hormones are essentially all natural. They work because they are the same hormones that plants use already. We were simply able to isolate and synthesize them. Plants also synthesize these chemicals, but likely through different pathways because chemistry isn't easy. But at the end if the day, a lab synthesized molecule is identical to a plant synthesized molecule, or it would be a failed synthesis.

[@maunster3414]

Spoiler alert, don't bother with honey.

[@Secretcircuits]

MVP.. saved me 2 mins

[@lyndadale6255]

Maunster! Thanks .

[@maunster3414]

@@lyndadale6255, you're welcome.

[@lyndadale6255]

Maunster! 🐝😂

[@mromfggggggg]

Yeah didn't work for me lol

[@ameliarose727]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for your time and effort. Excellent work.

[@jojokeo]

Since the Rootone/Rooting powder always comes off so easily I've done two things: dip cutting first in honey then the powder, or make a diluted solution of SUPERthrive and dip into it first then the rooting powder. Both seem to work better than only the powder.

[@olafwilhelm4684]

Great video... again. Really learned a lot already on your channel. Thank you so much for your work! Willow Water beats all other things I tried, in initial rooting AND growing more and stronger roots, that´s my experience, with all kind of ornamental plants, trees and herbs. It sure does if you measure it in Bucks paid. I don`t really measure the ratio, I take what ever container I have, fill it up with soft bark peeled off the wood, till it is full, not pressing down. Water to the top. Leave it for 24-48 h. Not longer and no lid on the container! Put the cuttings in it, one or two nodes deep, over night, then plant it next day. Dilute the rest 1:1 and water other plants with it. Works all year, but best in spring when the Willows start growing.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Olaf for good info on willow water - I have loads of willows in my winter garden, so I may have to try your recipe in spring!

[@Forkboy69]

Great video Fraser - 1st time watcher - very helpful - have very old orange trees (2) that are just amazing - immense flavour, no pips (seeds) - not easy-peel but that doesn't matter. Once new wood shows I will go rooting powder all the way and possibly do some air layering.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - and good luck with your propagation!

[@nancysmith9487]

Fraser gardens, thank you for tutorial on rooting and four different types of methods

[@duaneandrewblack6269]

Thank you for following up!

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

I rooted a lot of hydrangeas and crape Myrtle last month now all I see is roots! I’m happy with honey. I’m hoping the air layering I made with rooting hormone will be successful!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Fantastic results! Great job

[@rodahminayo3835]

This video was of much help to me, have tried planting roses but have failed three times, will try with the rooting hormone and see what comes out of that , thanks so much

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

You bet Rodah. I hope you have good success with your cuttings

[@jenniferlafleur4290]

Hi I did the honey with potato it was a disaster.. I don't think I did it right so I want to see how yours grow!! Can't wait to see the difference!!!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Jennifer. I tried the potato thing too, and it turned out poorly vs. potting soil. Here's the vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enyVc6R3grirr8U The final results on the honey cuttings were significantly worse than with rooting hormone - nearly 100% with powder to only 30% with honey.

[@unklematter]

My experience is aloe vera is extremely good for rooting and cloning And heat pad excellerated process

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Agreed on heating pad. I haven't tried aloe, but thanks for sharing your experience.

[@arila-buena6334]

I was looking for which rooting to use. I will try the powder rooting! 😊 thank you so much for doing this experiment for us. 👍🏼

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My pleasure Arianna

[@triciaskiles]

Thank you, I was wondering if it really made a difference if you used these things or not!

[@marykatemackey]

Did you extend this trial? It would be interesting to see if slower caught up later.

[@susanagvalencia3286]

From London, Thankyou for the very valuable video it has cleared my mind about it. Thankyou again

[@Craig_Humphries]

Thanks Jason, that was great to watch!

[@cgj3888]

Will give it a try. Happy dipping SMILES

[@yahairalopez2806]

How did it go ?

[@heatherstephens9295]

Brilliant - thank you so much for this 😃

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

Putting your firewood against a building is a great way to get termites in your structure, that is unless you have an all metal studs and non wood sheathing....

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the warning

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for the great video and great info!

[@GreenLove1]

Excellent and very useful video. Thank you! Can you provide links to the rooting powder and rooting solution you used.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. Check my Amazon store. I'll link it below the video. I have Dip n Grow listed, plus Hormex #8 should be equivalent to the Stim Root I used (which is more a Canadian thing, I think)

[@tomaaron6187]

Thanks, really enjoyed this. Simple yet informative. I have almost 100% success with roses not using anything , however, likely not as quick to establish as using rooting hormone now that I see your results. I have tried bottom heat but, unlike other plants, roses do healthier without it. Not to impose but the same experiment would be interesting with a more temperamental plant like clematis.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thank Tom for the comments and suggestion. I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves tinkering with propagation.

[@silverkiss37]

Looks to me like the ones left alone (control), were even farther along than the ones dipped in honey.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

True. I hit the end of the season (cold weather) a bit prematurely, and honey turned out to have the lowest survival rate.

[@AkanshaGupta]

Cool experiment ! Thanks for the video.

[@forcesightknight]

FYI, using willow for rooting works best when you use the willow shoots, as the growth hormone is more concentrated it the green young parts. I use willow chips all other my garden because my soil is Sandy, with lots of clay under the glacier till. Willow chips are cheap for what befits I get from them. Happy gardening.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - very helpful.

[@alicesmith7913]

I've learned to use small pieces of Aloe Vera and have had great results. I'm attempting to try the Honey experiment now myself. Let you know how it goes.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

You bet - always fun to experiment!

[@singermanz]

Would love to see an Aloe Vera comparison video to rooting hornobe and honey.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind for future comparisons.

[@starlitekaraoke113]

I was typing the same thing. I always used aloe-vera and it does the job. I never tried honey but will give it a go.

[@eriknystrom5839]

Interesting as I just yesterday made 6 Rose cuttings (twice 3 different roses). I stuck a 5 cm piece of a soft willow branch which a smashed a bit close to (1 cm) each rose cutting. Never tried it before, I have previously use rooting powder. So this is of course an experiment without comparing with rooting powder. Previously I tried honey and it didn’t work at all. I’ll be back in approximately 8 weeks with the results.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Erik. Looking forward to it!

[@eriknystrom5839]

Fraser Valley Rose Farm . I only got 2 small plats of willow😩

[@jamesa7506]

Great presentation, sir, well done.

[@rhysgreen5115]

Golden Pothos ( Epipremnum aureum ) is quite popular for rooting in water.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Rhys. I'll look it up.

[@tresangel1]

Yes! Also Coleus

[@natemurphy4367]

What time of year winer or springtime and did you use a heat mat or just leave it thanks good video

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Spring or early summer would be best - but I did this in fall, with dropping temps on an unheated bench (thus the shock-and-drop of foliage!). If I'm fortunate with the weather, a fair amount will still lightly root before winter - but the ones with rooting hormone are way ahead.

[@aperson1181]

What would you recommend for rooting food & edible crops, such as grape cuttings, fruit tree cuttings, vegetables or culinary herbs?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I have no problem recommending rooting hormone powder with IBA. It's a naturally occurring hormone. If you're an organic purist, it might be willow water instead.

[@melaniefontanilla9113]

really with honey great message to us

[@franciaprescott3889]

Thank you for doing this video. I'd love to see you do the same with aloe, cinnamon and aspirin. Thank you.

[@just-saying]

I tried everything possible trying to propagate hydrangea and other plants, but no success. I tried rooting hormone, cinnamon powder, and yes even honey. What am I doing wrong. Please help!

[@jsdk964]

Just curious, did you use unpasteurized honey?

[@gennanam]

Nice. Btw, I was amazed at how bravely you just pull out stalks with torns o_o.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. Lots of practice!

[@ziqixilailei8536]

People, use your brain, don’t use anything else to judge this, this is only a display of the experience on using 4 type of ways to propagate cuttings. Be WISE and FAIR please.

[@JoMellGroup]

You could add pure water to the honey to minimise the dripping.

[@collinwadham6582]

Yup...and to prevent the drying and "toffee" effect.

[@collinwadham6582]

He's a good guy though. Open to trying irrespective of "brains" with established views. Thumbs up to him.

[@wompbozer3939]

Or just use plain water and no honey. Seriously.... have you guys ever even tried doing it without some type of elixir?

[@collinwadham6582]

@@wompbozer3939 Yeah of course...but just as coffee or tea in the morning wakes people up quicker than water does, these extras do similar to the plant rooting. Speeds them up. Just clarifying.

[@wompbozer3939]

Collin Wadham I’ve done side by side tests with cannabis clones, and there was no difference. Meanwhile, I’ve watched people skip entire crop cycles because they didn’t have any “ rooting powder”. They wouldn’t even try just using pure water

[@witengineer6377]

I never had any luck with either but I have had 100% success rate using liquid kelp and peat pods.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Neat! Thanks.

[@gauravspehia8653]

I have massive callus growth even in 1 month, but I plant it in early spring.

[@prayfawind]

thanks for taking the time to make this, which rooting powder do you recommend?, there is so much to choose from

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Look for a concentration of IBA around 0.3 or 0.4% I use Stim Root in Canada, but in the US you might look for Hormodin #2

[@khalilkhud1623]

Very nice and educational video I'm sure that you water the soil first but how much water did give and also did you water them during the 3 weeks and if did how much water did you give

[@MrSkitzoPath]

Used rooting hormone, in a dozen deshojo cuttings... sticked half of them in sphagnum moss and the other half in pine bark mixed with perlite, How long should i wait before checking? And does checking every 2 weeks harm them?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

If you're gentle, you can check without much risk of damage. After 2 to 3 weeks, I give them a gentle tug, and if they pull back firmly, I take that as a good sign

[@Pippie5555]

Do you not get ants when you use honey?

[@SanctuaryGardenLiving]

Open mind with healthy skepticism 👍🏼

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

Thanks for the great video. You've answered some questions but I have more. I'd like to root some cuttings off of my Japanese Cedar Tree. Got any suggestions as to when would be the best time to take cuttings and should the cuttings be of the soft wood or hard wood? Thanks again.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Cryptomeria? Soft active growth during the growing season.

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks!

[@bo_392]

excellent trial. thanks.

[@mrprosale]

Willow water works really well for me. Just leave willow leaves and sticks in a bucket of water for a few days. Stick your cuttings into the same bucket and leave for an hour or so. Then plant, and keep watering with willow water.. FREE

[@redredwine1277]

You're the best! Thanks for excellent info 🍁🍂👍🏽

[@rjsheffer2]

Given all the warnings on the rooting powders and liquids about not using them for food trees or bushes, I can see no reason to use them for anything unless you're a commercial grower and in hurry to get saleable product. The time is money argument. I suppose that, for non-food perennials, if the risks this causes don't go beyond the plant produced this way then that's fine. All this video just did was convince me to never buy fruit trees or bushes from a commercial grower if I have any reason to suspect they were started from cuttings. Ornamentals may be another matter. When it comes to my own cuttings I'll take my own sweet time with air layering, water, Willow.... Since I try to pack as much genetic variation in my yard as possible, I try to keep clones to a minimum anyway.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Ruby. It sounds like you're doing what you can to grow naturally, and I can respect that. My goal in the video is not to convince you to use rooting hormone (if you're otherwise not inclined to) - only to check the premise that honey is a suitable rooting agent. Just while we're talking rooting hormone though, I wouldn't mind knowing your source(s) on the danger of rooting hormone on edible plants. The EPA (2000) concluded that “this plant growth regulator poses no known risks to humans or the environment,” and “in animals, indole-3-butyric acid is rapidly broken down to a closely related, harmless chemical that occurs naturally in living organisms.” And that's referencing direct contact. The amount that would (or could) persist in a plant stuck with rooting powder may be so low as to be untraceable. Of course, I guess it depends on how much you trust science (or at least these scientists) - but I wouldn't mind hearing an alternative view.

[@hdwoodshop]

Really interesting. Did you continue and check later on this experiment?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Hugo. I ran out of season, so the ones that had rooted got kept, and everything else I threw away. Sorry!

[@SheIsntReal94]

super helpful especially the list of home remedies thank you!

[@bellarules2007]

What is the best successfully rooting powder for most cuttings / Seedlings much appreciated

[@GingerRuss75]

Try Willow as a rooting agent next plzzz

[@muscadinesandmore2483]

great presentation. Where can one buy those flats that you use to hold those small containers?

[@grahamthomas6283]

GT question 👍👍👍👍

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I just listed a pot/tray combo in the same size on my Amazon store - I saw something similar on Greenhouse Megastore. I get mine from local distributors of hort. supplies in Canada.

[@milliegarrett8459]

D+h did-dl did did

[@gruetzenbachhans751]

@@milliegarrett8459 What language is that in???

[@andreaalman8258]

Great video thank you very much for sharing ! I’m very new to this and will give it a go :)

[@goodgugamuga]

Is it best to stick with the recommended #3 or push harder with #8 for roses?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I've been doing #3 with good results (semi-hardwood) - might make sense to try #8 for some of the more difficult-to-root varieties, but I haven't experimented a lot with rate.

[@beenishsani6387]

Can we purchase it from nursery

[@elabsyyoussef6702]

So scientific and useful! Thanks a lot

[@madhuag9814]

Nice experiment! So if i used honey or cinnamon powder in the first place, can i take those cuttings out and dip those in rooting powder and plant again? Will that work?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Should work okay

[@danieklerr]

This is a very useful video. Thank you; I appreciate your effort.

[@sushilchandrapoudel1546]

Is it possible for leechi plant ,mango ,avocado ,jack fruits?

[@rasiahmoorthy]

Wat tip soil saposto use

[@dhborregales]

There is this study called "Effect of alternative hormones on the rootability of parkia biglobosa" by Oluwagbenga Dunsin, where they tested honey, and other alternatives to rooting hormone, they didn't find that the use of honey was not particularly helpful, but in comparison the use of coconut water and moringa leaf extract was somewhat successful, have you ever heard of these? Could you try it's effect on roses? And thank you so much for your videos, are really inspiring.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Daniel. I'll have to look it up

[@Plantsandflowers]

Informative video Like from India

[@sumitbajracharya1143]

I diped with honey. It produced small leaves but no root. How? Please reply soon

[@danconstanciojr8476]

Extremely interesting and informative… What soil do you use for testing?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

In this case, I think it was a composted bark-based mix.

[@PunkSlap]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@kathyk479]

What did people use before the hormone was available?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Rooting hormone is produced within the plant naturally as well - it's just slower than an external application. People may have used many other things (including willow water) but the big improvements in commercial propagation were achieved with the use of IBA

[@TheCosmicThrust]

No, people have it confused. Honey is an anti-fungal/bacterial. It in any way does not help rooting, although I'm sure it helps keep it clean. Rooting powder is a chemical that tells the plant to root immediately.

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

What about rooting hormone first then dipped in honey after to seal it onto the cutting, then back-fill so as not to disturb the stimulant?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Tonka. Might work. I'm not convinced the honey even did much good as protection - the best defense against rot might just be the quick development of roots.

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Very good. I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for your efforts.

[@jeffb6276]

First thought, if the honey was thick on the stem I'd think the moisture wasn't able to get to it, making the clone wait until the honey thinned out before it was able to start callus or rooting.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Jeff.

[@esmeralda_dietitian_2b499]

What do you do after you pulled them out like that?? Put them in a pot? Thank you very informational

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Yes, I potted them to allow more rooting time. Thanks!

[@esmeralda_dietitian_2b499]

Fraser Valley Rose Farm oh okay thank you for replying!!!

[@billysanford9799]

What strength of rooting hormone do you recommend for blueberries? Thanks.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

On the higher end of the range. 0.8 to 1.0% IBA

[@billysanford9799]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks! Great videos.

[@zephaniahwmarion7311]

Also coconut water and mycorrhizae are good

[@ivanmoreno6894]

Apple cider vinegar, a drop or two in gallon of drinking water.and cinnamon on the cutting.I use drinking water because is better for the cuttings.

[@firecrackerpopsiclesaresup6204]

Great video

[@donnaharris7553]

Please if you could answer this, I'm rooting my cuttings indoors and without any thing , I cut on an angle and scraped the bottom a lightly. Dip in water and planted in organic potting soil, also while in doors will they still root through winter, this was just experiment,

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Donna, I have better success in the warmth and light of summer. Maybe if you also have grow lights inside it will help. Are you doing anything to trap humidity? It can be quite dry indoors for rooting.

[@jeffwhitler2942]

Great video! Thanks!

[@jaimedelgado7529]

Hey Jason please do this but instead of honey can u do this with aloe vera

[@christianbojos7266]

gud day, what is the brand of your powder growthing hormone..

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I use StimRoot here in Canada, but in the US it's more likely Hormodin

[@blondienewton4669]

which rooting powder do you use for the roses?

[@HinaMunnee]

My Peggy Martin rose cutting seems like it's shooting (I can see small leaves coming out of the nodes) and the cutting is resisting in the pot, so it looks like it has rooted too. It is in a small pot in potting mix in my covered patio. What should I do now, wait more or bring the cutting in the full sun (too hot these days in Houston, TX) in the same small pot and potting mix?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I'd begin to transition it to outdoor conditions and once you see strong new growth and rooting to the sides and bottom of the little pot, you can transplant upwards

[@maggie-annecoffison2379]

Fantastic presentation thanks for the information. Maggie Australia

[@sleepydrJ]

I heard that you can get roots if you sprinkle dried basil and vitamin C on the cutting. Did you try that?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Juliette. No, I haven't. I guess there's plenty of things to experiment with, but the ones that are proven by science are based on plant hormones like IBA

[@GraftingTactick]

Fantastic, I'll give it a go, thanks for sharing 🌴🌿🌱☘🍃✅

[@christinagutierrez4189]

What rooting powder do you reccomend?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I use Stim Root - but that's only avail in Canada. Hormex is roughly the same - just choose one with the correct concentration of IBA. For semi-hardwood, around 0.3 or 0.4%

[@eduardochavacano]

Honey can and is often adulterated. Also there are so many kinds of honey. Id still try it though.

[@annemurphy9339]

@Victor Yatall It has to be raw, unfiltered honey and Ceylon cinnamon for best health benefit, so maybe that combo for rooting too … I’m curious to try it now.

[@karmalotus7791]

I hope you will consider doing this again and including cinnamon. I've always used it as rooting hormone, but have never had anything to compare it to and now I'm curious how well it would do in this test. Great video!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks... I'll put it on my list!

[@karmalotus7791]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Yay! thanks!

[@ssergeant9682]

Im in NE Illinois. can I use this to propagate my raspberry cuttings? I have my own honey from a couple of hives that we have.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

My final results weren't very promising for honey - rooting powder outperformed it by a lot. Raspberries are pretty easy to root (I like semi-hardwood, a bit later in the season, but I bet you could do softer "tip" cuttings too). If you don't want to use rooting hormone, there's some evidence willow water can help