{"product_id":"drip-hydro-dip-cloning-gel-32oz","title":"Drip Hydro Dip Cloning Gel - 32oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA defined auxin signal for growers who want tighter propagation windows and repeatable starts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Dip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDip is a professional-grade rooting gel built around 0.35% Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA). It delivers a consistent auxin signal directly at the cut site to support uniform root initiation across trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated as a clear, no-dye gel, Dip integrates cleanly into modern propagation workflows. It applies precisely, stays visible during use, and avoids unnecessary additives that complicate the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you care how your garden finishes, it starts with how it begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCategory: Rooting gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive Ingredient: Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) 0.35% (3,500 ppm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurpose: Deliver a defined rooting signal at the cut site\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplication Methods: Direct-to-media, direct-to-stem, or dispense-and-dip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstraint: Do not dip cuttings directly into the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse Window: Propagation only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Cannabis, ornamentals, herbs, fruit and flower-producing plants; plugs, cubes, peat-based and coco-based media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDelivers a 0.35% IBA auxin signal to support fast, reliable root initiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps narrow rooting windows for more uniform tray performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear, no-dye gel allows precise application and cleaner propagation workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports structured, repeatable propagation when paired with proper environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrates into existing clone room SOPs without altering feed programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Growers Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Uniform Root Initiation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA calibrated 0.35% IBA concentration helps narrow variability across cuttings when environment and technique are controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTightens Rooting Windows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMore consistent initiation supports more predictable transplant timing across trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves Nutrient Mobility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrganic acids help chelate minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron for more consistent movement through irrigation and root uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, Visible Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClear gel formula allows you to see exactly what is applied without staining benches or tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Workflow Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCan be applied direct-to-media, direct-to-stem, or dispensed into a container for dipping. It adapts to existing clone room SOPs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation-Only Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDip is a rooting signal. It does not alter nutrient programs or downstream feed strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Inside — and Why It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) — 0.35% (3,500 ppm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIBA is an auxin that plays a central role in root initiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen applied to a fresh cutting, it directs cells near the wound site to differentiate into root-producing tissue rather than forming callus alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the correct concentration, IBA supports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFaster root initiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncreased number of root sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore uniform early root density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concentration is calibrated to provide a strong initiation signal without overwhelming developing tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Dip Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation is a wound-response process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a cutting is taken, hormonal balance shifts at the cut site. Dip reinforces that signal precisely where it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Signal Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIBA concentrates at the wound zone, initiating root primordia formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Root Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMore consistent initiation supports improved early water uptake and structural stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant Readiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUniform early rooting supports smoother transitions into vegetative growth.\u003cbr\u003e\nDip supports the signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironment, cutting health, and workflow determine the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Dip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod 1: Direct-to-Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Recommended for minimal cross-contamination\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Squeeze a small amount of gel directly into the media hole\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Insert cutting immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod 2: Direct-to-Stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Apply gel directly to the cut end of the stem\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Insert into propagation media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod 3: Dispense and Dip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Fastest method for high-throughput sessions\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Dispense gel into a clean container\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Dip each cutting\u003cbr\u003e\n4. 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