Question

Anyone got any advice for taking a cutting from a bay bush please?  

Answer 1

If its small take it out of the pot and split the root ball

Comments

Oh gosh thats way more complicated, dig down and find a shoot coming from the root, if there are any, dip in root powder and pot on in some decent compost. not guaranteed but what a shame to loose a large bay, they are so expensive to buy

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@henequen i have 2 standard bays which i am hoping to move in spring because they have done way better where i sited them than i expected so they need more room. I am hoping i don't kill them there are shoots coming from the bottom however so i will transplant them separately just in case

Answer 2

Yes, pick off 2 leaves, drop into bolognese sauce

Comments

@chandelier with a touch if Basil of of course  

Answer 3

Cut New Years growth at just below nodule at an angle. Dip in rooting powder. Some people use honey, this keeps bacterias at bay but does not stimulate root growth. Cinnamon is supposed to encourage root growth.  

Answer 4

You can't go wrong. Maybe get some rooting powder.