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Michigan

Has anyone ever heard of using willow bark tea as a root growth hormone.

5/22/2005 7:02:24 AM

New Jersey

Yes.

Grab a willow branch, cut it into 1 inch strips, pound them with a hammer, then drop them in a cup of hot water just like if you were making tea.

Also you could just put the willow branch in a glass of water with the cutting you are looking to grow.

[Although me thinks you might be thinking of drenching your patch with willow juice.... :) Mmmm.... Something to think about I suppose.]

5/22/2005 8:02:14 AM

Oz

wow,,,,anyone know more on this?
are the other organic,,,aka cheeeeeeeap
will it kill good bugs/worms?

5/22/2005 8:51:59 AM

Oz

oops,,,Are there other organic root treatments?

5/22/2005 8:53:24 AM

okay, with this willow branch, is it a piece of wood (branch), or is it the part of the leaves (branch). My whole front yard is lined with willows.

5/22/2005 12:24:45 PM

Michigan

I was told gather some of the junk under the tree (leaves, branches ect. pulverize best you can and make a tea.do not know if any ill effects to plant, bugs or worms .I am trying on one plant just a back up until I get more info.

5/22/2005 2:40:39 PM

Oz

I know willow is resistant to alot of bugs,,never did check on why.
Time to call tree removal friend.

5/22/2005 2:53:57 PM