Want to make it up myself.a bit dear to buy from shops. I know you want good drainage,but what do I use to make for myself.Thanks.
nico606,
Jan 19, 12:40am
I do all mine in coco coir (75%) + perlite (25%), or a google hydroponic raft system and follow the same principles.
clivehell,
Jan 19, 2:20am
thanks.Is it fairly easy to buy.
jeeves-50,
Jan 19, 2:33am
Most Garden centers have Propagating mix.Any good quality potting mix should do. Best done latesummer and Autumn I understand. ,
clivehell,
Jan 19, 2:42am
I thought that with better drainage the cuttings might come on better than ordinary soil.
deathrockboy,
Jan 19, 8:22am
I use propagating sand, pumice, sphagnum, potting mix or perlite depending on the plants in question.
templeton1,
Jan 19, 7:01pm
I use quite a gritty sand (kind you use when laying pavers or bricks) mixed with potting mix.
lythande1,
Jan 19, 7:15pm
I put them in rooting hormone then just straight into a pot with home compost.
macandrosie,
Jan 19, 7:52pm
As templeton1 said gritty sand works well. I use it all the time.
annies3,
Jan 19, 8:15pm
Yes for some reason cuttings and seedlings too for that matter do seem to like the gritty stuff, I have masses of carex golden curls self seeding into the gravel, oh and panseys just love it.
clivehell,
Jan 29, 12:13pm
Thanks to all and will try what templeton1 suggests.
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