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Willow for own use.

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    #32
    tractorporn
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    askU wrote:
    How would one go about growing willow on a small scale. . .where would I buy it? Do I look for seed or plants?

    There's a few nurserys round the country that specialises in Willow cuttings. A quick Google search will get you the ones closest to you


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    Accidentally
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    tractorporn wrote: »
    There's a few nurserys round the country that specialises in Willow cuttings. A quick Google search will get you the ones closest to you

    Alternatively ask a local farmer or go for a walk on a river or canal. Most people will be more than happy to let you take as many rods as you want, and it really is as simple as pushing them into the ground and waiting.


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    memorystick
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    Accidentally wrote: »
    Alternatively ask a local farmer or go for a walk on a river or canal. Most people will be more than happy to let you take as many rods as you want, and it really is as simple as pushing them into the ground and waiting.

    Stupid question I know but can this be done up as far as early summer?


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    gozunda
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    memorystick wrote: »
    Stupid question I know but can this be done up as far as early summer?

    Best done in the dormant season ie either mid spring or autumn. The buds on the cuttings should be fully closed when stuck in the ground. Once done the cuttings should start to shoot fairly quickly and send down roots. Depending where you are you may be able to get some in but make sure the buds haven't started to break.


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    Accidentally
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭Accidentally


    memorystick wrote: »
    Accidentally wrote: »
    Alternatively ask a local farmer or go for a walk on a river or canal. Most people will be more than happy to let you take as many rods as you want, and it really is as simple as pushing them into the ground and waiting.

    Stupid question I know but can this be done up as far as early summer?

    I'd do it now if you can. Most willow is just starting to break into leaf.

    If you live on really wet ground you'll probably get away with it a bit longer. Some of them will always root, its just your percentage will lessen the longer you wait.


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