A simple and fast method to treat cuttings with a solution is to totally immerse them for a few seconds in a pre-prepared Rhizopon-solution. When using this method only bests quality cuttings, which are undamaged and in a good condition should be used.
Temperature
It is important that the temperature of the solution is at least equal to the crop temperature. When the solution is too cold, the stomata close up reducing the amount of absorption.
Sticking cuttings
Immediately after total immersion the cuttings can be stuck. Allow time for the solution to dry on the cuttings before watering, misting or covering.
Added advantage
The total immersion method has the effect of retarding buds allowing the cutting to put all its energy into forming roots. When these are formed the plant hormone Cytokinine is produced in the root tips and transported to the buds or eyes.
Therefore more roots produce more and stronger shoots.
Concentration
For the required concentration please refer to the Rhizopon Rooting Guide.
Customised advice
If these methods are of interest, please contact us:
Rhizopon Helpdesk
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Special sheet
The following Rhizopon-information is also available:
Fresh solution
After the tablets have been dissolved in water the active ingredients disintegrate quite rapidly under the influence of light, temperature and bacteria. Therefore always use a fresh solution and do not prepare more than can be used within 6 hours. A small amount of insoluble inert sediment will remain this does not effect the end results.
Remark
The data given in this sheet is based on the outcome of tests and experiments carried out by various international testing stations and research centres, as well as on data obtained from our own practical research and from relevant publications.
The actual conditions on individual premises can to some extent be dissimilar to those under which the data used for this sheet have been obtained.
If so, a marginal adjustment, e.g. using a product with the nearest higher or lower concentration of active ingredient, may be sufficient to counterbalance the effects.