Thanks so much for the feedback and encouragement.

@@LegendLength Being hearing impaired, if there is music, I switch off.

Agreed!

Music is often added when content is lacking. No such problem here - this is full of valuable information that needs no gimmicks. I’ve subscribed as well…

I’ve only recently begun researching rose-growing as a hobby. Mildly surprised at the amount of diametrically opposed viewpoints from seemingly successful rose growers. Weird? Right?

Ditto!

It's a real confidence builder!

Thanks so much for the encouragement Theta Country!

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Thanks so much Sylvia - I'm so glad to hear about your endeavors.

Thanks for the encouragement

My pleasure Heather

That's great. I wish I had pictures of my first setup to share - it might encourage you to know how amateur my first attempts were.

So happy to hear it

Thanks so much Remco. I'm very happy for the feedback!

Thanks - I'm glad you're keeping going. I find there's lots to learn even though I've been doing it for a long time.

Good to hear you're getting into propagation! Best of luck with your cuttings.

My pleasure Paul

Thanks so much - glad to be learning along side you!

Keep it humid by misting several times a day and under some plastic.

Kind of addictive, isn't it? Even when it doesn't work the first time, it just makes me think about how to change my method and try again.

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Very true . It's a fantastic hobby .

Lightly as soon as they have roots.

I appreciate the feedback Tera!

Yes. I did a video on rooting hormone safety as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKx2jK6S08zZlKs.html

Thanks!

Hi - thanks. I haven't done a video on that topic. I'll put it on the list

You bet Shane - it's a great lot of fun!

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm I'm not sure if spreading wood ash around them will help?

Managing humidity and air circulation was my first big lesson in propagating roses. I started out indoors, and did the cuttings under a high clear plastic dome. Low success because of the poor air circulation. A couple of sprays a day certainly doesn't sound excessive - unless the air circulation is poor, and the cuttings spend too long with standing water. Also, check how deep you're sticking - the more stem below the soil line, the more chance of rot. I only put nine down by about 3 or 4 cm, enough to keep the cutting upright in the pot. I hope that helps, and best luck. You'll get it.

You can add about 40% vermiculite to your soil for better drainage. A high amount of peat in the soil will go soggy with daily sprays from my experience. Also my cuttings are outdoors under a plastic sheet so there is air circulation when the wind blows. When I have reported my cuttings I’ve been kind of appalled at the soil mixes I’ve grown them in. Too rich a soil is not good (compost) and normal dirt isn’t good (too compact). Check your soil before you discard your failed and also your successful cuttings.

@@elsagrace3893 I always do roses during their winter stage, will plant and cover with a mason jar while its still frosting out, Not all roses can be propagated that way, some are grafted only because of climate,temperatures, and soil quality, so if one of your grafted roses die out keep the wild root part for grafting new roses.

Thanks Kieron. Wow, another big fake garden channel I hadn't seen yet. How many of these guys could there be?

For semi hardwood, I'd take them inside for those temps.

Hi Andreea - yes, softwood cuttings seem to be the recommendation. Slightly warmer and more humid than my normal semi-hardwood method.

Hi Nici - I take them in the late spring/early summer because I find semi-hardwood growth to be the easiest, and that's when my shrubs have lots of new growth ripening.

Hi Kay. Yes, soil definitely makes a difference. 1) Garden soil and compost tend to come with a lot of microbes - and some of those microbes can be plant pathogens under the right circumstances. Professional propagators found that moving over to a relatively "clean" potting mix improved success by quite a bit. What fits the bills as "clean"? Sand, perlite, vermiculite, peat moss, coir, composted bark (and other forestry products), rockwool, oasis foam, etc. 2) don't mix fertilizer in the initial propagation mix. The salts may pull moisture from the cuttings. 3) Other than that, just make sure it's freely draining so that you can manage the moisture properly. There are loads of propagation mixes available (many of them are peat and perlite) but you can succeed with a wide variety of substrates if you keep moisture levels under control.

We're coming into the best season here - probably for you and me both. Good active growth on the mother plants, lots of semi-hardwood stems (my favorite stage for cuttings) and it's still a while before the summer heat makes misting difficult. My best success is usually late spring/early summer and then again in September or so, when it cools a bit.

That’s great news! Thank you 😊 I have a lovely fragrant, climbing yellow rose called ‘Golden Showers ‘ that I’m hoping to duplicate.

Hi Macide. Late spring (June here) as the roses go into full bloom - that way I have plenty of semi-hardwood stem to work with, and it's not so hot as to cause difficulty with my timed mist. Which roses are easy to root? It varies a lot - I found landscape roses like Bonica are easy, Sally Holmes is a breeze, Super Dorothy, Fellowship, etc. I've had a bit more trouble with old garden roses (Gallicas in particular) and even some rugosas.

Fraser Valley Rose Farm Thankyou for the information you have provided me, I will keep on watching your vidios.

Thanks Melissa. I'd look at your moisture levels - if they're turning black (instead of drying out and turning brown) that could be rot from excess moisture.

I've dabble in hardwood fruit trees, and found them tricky. But mainly it's just a matter of method - and I find the basic semi-hardwood cutting technique will do a wide range of fast-growing shrubs and perennials.

Nice. It's not something I've propagated, but good luck!

I'm more focused on selling the finished plants, but I might make the odd exception for farm visitors.

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm where are you located? I am in Bay Area! I might make the trip.

Near Vancouver BC, but just be forewarned that even if you made the trip, the folks at the border don't allow plants to come back without special permits.

Thanks - it's not something I've played with, but always something new to try!

Thanks Rob. I'm given the same reasoning here (in our rainy climate) but I've tried both ways and haven't seen much of a difference.