How to Root Hardwood Cuttings in Fall

This video from Empress of Dirt shows how to grow new plants from hardwood cuttings taken from deciduous shrubs and vines in fall. It covers choosing suitable canes, preparing the cuttings, and planting them in growing medium, with tips for rooting success. The creator describes the method as simple but slow: after planting, roots may take a year or more to mature enough for planting in the garden.

How to Root Hardwood Cuttings | Fall Propagation Tips, by Melissa - Empress of Dirt on YouTube. 3 min 54 s.

Video length
3 min 54 s
Time to do it
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
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What this tutorial covers

  • How to choose which hardwood canes to take and how to prepare the cuttings.
  • Planting the prepared cuttings in growing medium and tips for rooting success.
  • What to expect: roots may take a year or more to mature enough for garden planting.

Prerequisites

  • Snips and rooting hormone for hardwood cuttings are listed as supplies.

Limits and exclusions

  • The video is a general overview; results vary by plant species, cutting health, and growing conditions.
  • The method is for fall propagation of deciduous shrubs and vines.

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