Propagation Calculator — Cuttings & Rooting Quantities
Work out propagator capacity and timing for cuttings and seeds.
Typical range: 40-80% depending on method
How We Calculate This
Formula: Total cuttings = Plants wanted / (Success rate / 100).
For example, wanting 20 plants at 70% success means taking 29 cuttings.
Pots are calculated at 3 cuttings per 9cm pot, a standard UK propagation method.
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates based on standard gardening guidelines. Results may vary with soil conditions, climate, and plant varieties.