{"product_id":"products-athena-cuts-rooting-gel","title":"Athena Cuts | Water-Based Rooting Gel for Plant Cuttings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthena Cuts – Water-Based Rooting Gel for Plant Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena Cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium water-based rooting gel developed for propagating new plants from stem and leaf cuttings. Its specialised gel formula coats the freshly cut stem and provides a controlled application of plant hormone, nutrients and vitamins to support consistent root initiation during propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a wide range of plant types, Athena Cuts can be used with \u003cstrong\u003ewoody and herbaceous cuttings, flowers, ornamental plants, vegetables and fruit trees\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gel consistency is designed to adhere effectively to the stem while helping seal the exposed tissue around the fresh cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest \u003cstrong\u003eAthena Cuts 8 oz \/ 237 mL squeeze bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e makes application straightforward and helps reduce unnecessary handling and product waste. Gel can be applied directly to the cutting before it is placed into a suitable propagation cube, cloning system or rooting medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based rooting gel\u003c\/strong\u003e – specifically formulated for plant propagation from stem and leaf cuttings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports root initiation\u003c\/strong\u003e – formulated with an essential plant hormone for the rooting stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains nutrients and vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e – provides additional components that can be readily absorbed by plant tissue during propagation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGel consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e – coats and adheres to the cut stem for controlled application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-squeeze bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e – allows a small amount of gel to be dispensed where required while reducing unnecessary product handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide plant compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable for woody plants, herbaceous plants, flowers, ornamentals, vegetables and fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for propagation systems\u003c\/strong\u003e – use with suitable rooting media, propagation cubes and cloning systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-staining formula\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed for clean, straightforward propagation workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Athena Cuts Rooting Gel Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthena Cuts coats the freshly cut section of plant tissue with a water-based gel containing an essential plant hormone together with nutrients and vitamins. The gel remains in contact with the stem while the cutting is transferred into its rooting medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoot development time varies according to plant variety, environmental conditions and propagation method. Depending on the variety, visible roots may develop within several days or may require several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAthena Cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePlant rooting and propagation gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWater-based gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStem and leaf cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePropagation \/ rooting\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Plant Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWoody plants, herbaceous plants, flowers, ornamentals, vegetables and fruit trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSuitable propagation cubes, cloning systems and rooting media\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e237 mL \/ 8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEasy-squeeze application bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Athena Cuts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelect healthy new growth from a suitable parent plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrepare the cutting to approximately 5–20 cm (2–8 inches) in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMake a clean cut at approximately a 45-degree angle across the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply a small amount of Athena Cuts Rooting Gel to the freshly cut section of the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the treated cutting into a suitable propagation cube, cloning system or rooting medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintain suitable propagation conditions while roots develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransplant once the cutting has established an appropriate root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTake cuttings from healthy new plant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse clean, sharp cutting equipment to produce a clean stem cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid contaminating the main container during propagation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnly dispense the amount of rooting gel required for the cuttings being prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not return previously dispensed or used gel to the original container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace treated cuttings into their rooting medium promptly after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintain appropriate temperature, humidity and propagation conditions for the plant variety being rooted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCurrent Athena Cuts Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e237 mL \/ 8 oz squeeze bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e – the current Athena Cuts format provides controlled gel application for plant propagation while helping minimise unnecessary product handling and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATHENA","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":42380120686752,"sku":"ATHENA-CUTS-4-OZ","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 oz","offer_id":42380120653984,"sku":"ATHENA-CUTS-7-OZ","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/5370\/1536\/files\/athena-cuts-4-oz-7-oz-easy-dispnse-pouches.png?v=1789054943","url":"https:\/\/steelroots.co.uk\/products\/products-athena-cuts-rooting-gel","provider":"Steel Roots ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}