How to Root Hardwood Cuttings

Step 1

Clean snippers with rubbing alcohol.

Step 2

Choose straight, hardwood canes (from the past year) that are approximately 1/2″ thick.

Step 3

Remove stem at base of stem below a leaf node and immediately place cut end in warm water or damp paper towel.

Step 4

Cut stem on an angle above every 4th leaf node, working from base up.

Step 5

Pinch off lower leaves from lower 3 leaf nodes, leaving one set at top.

Step 6

Dip lower 2-inches of stem in rooting hormone powder and tap off excess.

Step 7

Place stem in potting mix, coarse sand, or other growing medium, burying lower 2-inches and secure in place.

Step 8

Water thoroughly and continue watering as needed never allowing potting mix to dry out.

Step 9

Place in warm spot outdoors with indirect sun. Can be left outdoors over winter.

Step 10

When roots are 1-3 inches long, transplant to garden.