Roses are one of the most appreciated flowers in gardening due to their beauty and fragrance. However, rose propagation is often considered a challenge. If you have ever wanted to propagate your favorite roses, we have good news for you.

There is an unconventional, but highly effective method that involves the humble fruit, the tomato. In this article, we will show you how to propagate your roses with the tomato method and you can watch the video on how to do it.

How to Propagate Roses with the Tomato Method

Pay attention to the following steps, put them into practice and you will see that you will not regret it:

1-Cut the Rose Branches:

• Start by cutting rose branches approximately 20cm long.
• Make sure you choose healthy, young branches.
• Carefully remove the thorns from the branches.

2-Use a Tomato:

• Now, is when the tomato comes into play. Cut a ripe tomato into slices, these slices will be used to propagate your roses.

3-Plant the Branches in a Pot:

• Insert the rose branches into the soil of a pot. Insert a tomato slice into the soil next to each branch.
• Over time, the tomato slices will provide nutrients and moisture to the rose branches. This will encourage the growth of strong roots.
• After about 1.5 months, you will start to notice that the rose branches have developed healthy roots. This is a sign that the new plants are ready to be transplanted to their final location.

This method may seem unusual, but it is a simple and effective way to propagate roses in your garden. Tomato slices provide the nutrients necessary for the branches to develop strong roots.

If you have ever wanted to have more roses identical to your favorite plant, this technique can help you achieve it. So, go ahead and try this method and enjoy more roses in your garden!