EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 6 MIN
Hardwood Cuttings: Cheap, Simple & Often Overlooked
from Hydroponics Daily · host Eutrema Ltd
Dr. Russell Sharp explains hardwood cuttings for deciduous woody perennials, why they’re useful in autumn and winter, and how they’re easier and cheaper than softwood cuttings. He covers methods—using sand, perlite or a heated propagator, basal heat, rooting hormone, tips for hydroponic transfers, species that root well (willow, mulberry, hydrangea, dogwood), and how to avoid problems like pythium. Practical advice for propagating and transitioning cuttings into hydroponic systems. https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/fertiliser/liquid-gold-unique-complete-fertiliser/
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Dr. Russell Sharp explains hardwood cuttings for deciduous woody perennials, why they’re useful in autumn and winter, and how they’re easier and cheaper than softwood cuttings. He covers methods—using sand, perlite or a heated propagator, basal heat, rooting hormone, tips for hydroponic transfers, species that root well (willow, mulberry, hydrangea, dogwood), and how to avoid problems like pythium. Practical advice for propagating and transitioning cuttings into hydroponic systems. https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/fertiliser/liquid-gold-unique-complete-fertiliser/
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