Stinkybudz,

Willow water is a natural rooting agent that's been in horticultural use for hundreds if not thousands of years. I first saw it used when I was a kid working on my aunt's farm during WWII.

We never boiled it, just took twigs and branches and cut them about twice the lenght of a bucket's depth and stood them in the bucket with water. Left them there till they started to bud, water was ready then. (1-2 weeks)

I've also seen branch and twig pieces put in a large glass jar with water, capped and left in the sun...like you would make ice tea.

Great idea, and thanks for reminding me.
I'd be interested in knowing what method Stinkyattic has for making willow water.
oldmac Reviewed by oldmac on . Home Clowning.. Err.. Cloning. I cant remember where i saw it but i think stinky mentioned that boiling willow branches releases hormone that roots, i had a few questions on it, can boiling longer hurt? or too short? how long should i leave the cut in the solution? i will be putting it in a nice air tight Rx bottle *of course emptied and cleaned* and freezing it between uses. Rating: 5