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Old 29-01-2014, 02:16 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Vitamin C rooting magic

On 29/01/2014 12:30, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:43:49 +0000, Pam Moore
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Does anyone know what rooting hormone powder or liquid is composed of?

Pam in Bristol


AIUI there are several different compounds that can be used in hormone
rooting powders/liquids although naphthalene acetic acid is quite
common. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1-Naphthaleneacetic_acid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_hormone and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooting_compound


They say willow tea works well.