Cuttings, what is a good mix, sand peat moss etc

vinylflooring, Jan 13, 8:04pm
Does anyone know What's a good sand for growing cuttings in? Is mortar sand from a builders yard like placemakers the same as sand from say a garden centre ? Thanks for any help

harrislucinda, Jan 13, 9:22pm
I would go with the sand from the garden centre just in case mortar sand may have other stuff added
but you are adding the sand to a garden mix to grow cuttings

coconutgirl, Jan 13, 9:51pm
I find the smaller pumice really good for cuttings.

vinylflooring, Jan 14, 4:27am
Thanks for the answers I might try some of that pumice, cheers

piquant, Jan 15, 8:55pm
Daltons do a specific cutting mix. It is a mix of small pumice sand and soil less media. I find it very good.

oh_hunnihunni, Jan 16, 8:44am
I use old spent potting mix and slide all cuttings down the side of the pot. I seem to be lucky with cuttings, sure beats buying plants!

cleggyboy, Jan 16, 12:53pm
I have always used plain pumice sand, make sure it is sterilised or do what I used to do, grab the old girls saucepan and boil some up. I did it while she was out shopping. LOL.

chelseabird, Jun 10, 5:44am
Always used a fine Pumice at the Nursery. Results were a much stronger root system on the cuttings.