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Wood’s Rooting Compound provides a safe, effective and inexpensive way for
the commercial grower to take advantage of rooting stimulants for plant
propagation.
This formulation consists of approximately 10,000 parts per million (PPM) of
Indole-3butyric acid (IBA) and 5,000 PPM of Naphthalene Acetic acid (NAA).
Because alcohol is used as the solvent for the active ingredients, Wood’s
Rooting Compound is self-sanitizing, so problems with cross contamination are
eliminated.
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are several advantages to using concentrated liquid dips over the leading
powders. One of the foremost is the flexibility to allow the propagator to
easily select the exact concentration desired for each type of cutting (see
Wood’s Dilution Matrix). In current research the liquid concentrate was as good
as or better than the powder at promoting root growth. Reasons for the
difference between the two may be the uniformity of coverage, and the more rapid
absorption of IBA that the liquid allows.
Wood's Rooting Compound is available in three convenient sizes: 4oz, pint and
gallon. Minimum order quantities are 1 case (24) of 4oz bottles, 1 case (12)
pint bottles, and 1 each for the gallon bottles.
Wood’s Rooting Compound is safe to use on ornamental trees, and fruit trees
that have not yet produced fruit. The active ingredient, IBA, is considered a
biochemical pesticide by 40 CFR 180 of the EPA. Inclusion in this category means
that it has a nontoxic mode of action because it; a) is used in low volumes, b)
is target specific (only used on the tip of the cutting), and c) duplicates a
naturally occurring process in plants. Wood’s Rooting Compound is currently
registered with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (reg. #43905-1) and
has complied with all EPA regulations for the continued use of IBA in the
product.
The shelf life, if stored in the original container, is up to two years.
Limiting exposure to sunlight and intense heat will help prolong the shelf life.
Wood’s Rooting Compound has a tendency to darken over time without losing its
effectiveness. Once diluted in water, it should be used within a 10-12 hour
period. To avoid contamination of the product, never return the mixture to the
concentrate, and never dip cuttings in the original bottle. Wood’s Rooting
Compound has been tested extensively for both rooting effectiveness and safety
to humans, animals and our environment.
Currently, Wood’s Rooting Compound is shipped to distributors, nurseries
etc...via UPS. Shipping regulations permit the shipping of limited quantities
under an exemption from the usual hazardous materials restrictions. Wood’s
Rooting Compound can be shipped directly to your facility with a consumer
commodity label, ORM-D (Other Related Material) in packages of up to two
gallons.
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