Yates Seed Raising Mix
An ideal mix for germination of vegetable, herb and flower seeds and for cutting propagation.
And it’s easy to grow more, without buying more – yep, you read right! You can fill every nook and cranny and grow your own little backyard florist just by taking cuttings or propagating from your (or your neighbours!) existing flowers.
Here’s how:
Get the gear:
Sharp secateurs
Hand mister filled with water
Pencil
Selection of plants (Certain plants strike (or take root) easier than others. These include: dianthus, fushias, chrysanthemums, lavender and geraniums).
Before you start:
Take cuttings early in the morning before the heat of the day.
Cut off the stems or branches where most of the new growth is showing.
If you are not going to propagate until later in the day, wrap the cut stems in lightly moistened newspaper and place into a refrigerator. Some cuttings can last 1-2 days in these conditions.
Let’s get propagating:
An ideal mix for germination of vegetable, herb and flower seeds and for cutting propagation.
An all purpose self contained mini greenhouse.
Liquid plant food that provides your flowering plants with the balanced nutrients they require for healthy growth and flower production.
A gel hormone that promotes root growth in softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings for propagation.
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