Rooting Fruit Wood Cuttings

What is one of the favorite methods to propagate fruit trees and shrubs?

• Grafting

• Seeding

• Rooting cuttings

• Budding

Why does the speaker recommend rooting cuttings instead of buying fruit trees from a nursery?

• Rooting cuttings is cheaper

• Rooting cuttings is faster

• Rooting cuttings produces healthier trees

• Rooting cuttings allows for more variety

What type of container is recommended for rooting fruit wood cuttings?

• Glass container

• Plastic container

• Metal container

• Ceramic container

What should be added at the bottom of the planting cup to prevent fungus gnats?

• Playground sand

• Potting soil

• Compost

• Beach sand

What type of soil medium is recommended for planting cuttings?

• Native clay

• Rocky soil

• Fresh Hot Compost

• Seed starting mix

Why is it important to keep the soil medium damp when planting cuttings?

• To prevent root rot

• To encourage faster root growth

• To prevent fungus gnats

• To provide nutrients to the cutting

What should be done to the base of the cutting before planting it to encourage more root growth?

• Trim off the bottom straight across

• Peel off the bark

• Scrape it with a knife

• Add sand at the bottom

What can be used as a rooting hormone?

• Willow water

• Aspirin

• Rooting hormone powder

• All of the above

Where should the planted cutting be kept for optimal rooting?

• In direct sunlight

• In complete darkness

• In a cool and dark place

• In a warm and bright place

What should be used to create humidity around the cutting if you are on a budget?

• Saran wrap

• Buddy tape

• Parafilm

• All of the above