Technical Specifications

Environmental Hazards

For Terrestrial Uses: Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface

water is present or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not

contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of equipment wash

waters or rinsates.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent

with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers

or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may

be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State

or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GardenTech

RootBoost™ Rooting Hormone may be used on three types of

cuttings.

• Hardwood: such as Dogwood, Juniper, broadleaf and needle evergreens.

• Semi-Hardwood: such as broadleaf evergreens and woody ornamentals

with firm wood and mature leaves such as Azalea, Rhododendrons, Magnolia

and Photinia.

• Softwood and Succulents: such as Cactus, Fuchsia, Ice Plant and Begonia.

Select cuttings from healthy plants. Success is generally best when taking

softwood cuttings or “new wood”. Timing is important. Professionals propagate

year round but two good times for taking cuttings are:

• in the fall using mature dormant growth which would be classified as a

hardwood or semi-hardwood cutting.

• in the spring when the cuttings would be new growth or classified as a soft-

wood cutting.

Fertilizer can encourage top growth and may not be used for one week after

treatment.

TYPE OF CUTTING TO USE

Cuttings of the current season’s growth, 4 to 6 inches in length, generally are

most satisfactory. Entire shoots of this length, cut at or near the base, should

be taken, unless it is known that other parts root more readily. Some plants

are readily propagated from leaf-bud cuttings. Propagators are familiar with

the fact that tip cuttings of some varieties, and parts below the tip in other

varieties, root best. This applies also, but to a lesser extent, to cuttings treated

with GardenTech

RootBoost™ Rooting Hormone. The basal cut may be

made slanting or straight with small pruning shears, or with a knife. Large

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