Cuttings in honey

Has anyone ever heard of dipping cuttings into honey? It's the first time Ive come across it, and it seems to be successful too, according to folk on the net...

Might give it a shot this year sometime... take a spooful out the jar, and you can eat the rest! Not such a good idea with root hormone powder

 

That is interesting. Honey has naturally antiseptic properties, so it would clean the cuttings, giving them a chance against rot.

Don't know about its cell dividing abilities.

Honey is the only food we know of (apart from milk of course) that will never go off. Honey has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs that is still edible.

 

Really interesting. Thanks for replies

One other thing that was mentioned that I found, was that the honey helps to make the new compost stick to the cutting better, which creates a bond for the roots to grow into. Not sure how much of a difference that would really make though.

I agree that honey has always been known for its antiseptic properties, so maybe it will help keep the cutting 'sterilised'

I predict a trial later this year... hormone vs honey, might provide some interesting results.

 

Don't forget to add willow rooting solution to your list. And of course as a 'control' (to make it proper scientific) you should include some samples that have been given no assistance.

 

Pass me my white coat

Actually, Its funny you mentioned the willow solution, as I was also reading about that earlier too... so yes, I guess that should have its place on the trial!

The question is... what to use as the subject?