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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

How to grow rose cuttings in potatoes – an intriguing trick that’s sweeping social media

rose and potatoes

The idea of growing rose cuttings in potatoes has been around for a while now, cropping up on blog posts and social media as an easy and budget-friendly trick. Growing new rose bushes for free is tempting for most gardeners, myself included. So, it's no surprise that many people are giving it a go.

The potatoes, apparently, help to keep rose cuttings moist and feed them with nutrients as they develop new roots. And the process is super simple. But how do you do it, and does it actually deliver on its promise? I decided to investigate.

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