Maximizing Yield and Speed: Why Commercial Growers are Switching to Hormex Rooting Powders

In the competitive world of commercial horticulture, timing and success rates are everything. Whether you're managing a boutique nursery or a large-scale commercial operation, the health of your cuttings dictates your future inventory. While gels and liquids have their place, more growers are returning to, and sticking with, the specialized power of Hormex Rooting Powders.

Here’s why Hormex is the strategic choice for professionals looking to scale efficiently.

The Precision of 4 Strengths

Every plant species has a different "will to root." Using a one-size-fits-all product often leads to slow or no rooting or under-stimulation on woody stems. Hormex allows you to customize your grow with four distinct commercial strengths:

  1. Hormex No. 1: For Delicate Plants, Herbs & Succulents

  2. Hormex No. 3: For Common Houseplants & Garden Varieties

  3. Hormex No. 8: For Woody Houseplants, Shrubs & Trees.

  4. Hormex No. 16: Our highest concentration for the most stubborn, hardwood varieties.

This level of precision ensures the highest cloning success rate across your entire catalog, reducing waste and maximizing your mother plant's potential.

Why Powder Outperforms Gels

While gels are popular for their ease of use, powders offer distinct advantages for commercial health and hygiene:

  • Breathability: Gels can often "seal" the stem, creating an anaerobic environment that invites rot and damping-off. Hormex powders allow the cutting to breathe while maintaining direct contact with the rooting hormones.

  • Reduced Cross-Contamination: Unlike dipping into a shared liquid or gel reservoir, powder application is cleaner. It provides a dry, protective barrier at the site of the cut, which is vital when processing thousands of clones.

  • Stability: Powder is incredibly stable (2+ years) and won't evaporate or lose potency as quickly as gel formulations (1 year), ensuring every cutting gets the same dose from the first to the last.

Faster Flips, Less Hassle

For a commercial grower, time is money. Hormex doesn't just help plants root; it helps them root faster and with more robust root architecture. Healthier, more vigorous roots mean:

  • Faster transplanting: Shorten your bench time and get products into the field or retail pots sooner.

  • Higher survival rates: Less "shrinkage" means more sellable inventory.

  • Simplified Workflow: Dipping in powder is a fast, one-step process that fits seamlessly into high-volume assembly lines.

Scaled for Your Operation

We understand the logistics of commercial growing. That’s why we offer sizes that match your scale:

  • Direct from Website: We offer up to 6LB containers for immediate purchase.

  • Wholesale Accounts: For industrial-scale nurseries, we provide up to 50LB bulk options to ensure you never run dry during peak season.

Ready to upgrade your cloning protocol?

Stop settling for "good enough" success rates. Switch to the precision of Hormex and see how much faster your nursery can grow.

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