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Drip Hydro Dip Cloning Gel 32oz

Drip Hydro Dip Cloning Gel 32oz

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Signal Starts at the Cut

A defined auxin signal for growers who want tighter propagation windows and repeatable starts.

What Is Dip?

Dip 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.

Formulated 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.

If you care how your garden finishes, it starts with how it begins.

Key Attributes:

  • Category: Rooting gel
  • Active Ingredient: Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) 0.35% (3,500 ppm)
  • Purpose: Deliver a defined rooting signal at the cut site
  • Application Methods: Direct-to-media, direct-to-stem, or dispense-and-dip
  • Constraint: Do not dip cuttings directly into the bottle
  • Use Window: Propagation only
  • Compatibility: Cannabis, ornamentals, herbs, fruit and flower-producing plants; plugs, cubes, peat-based and coco-based media

Key Benefits:

  • Delivers a 0.35% IBA auxin signal to support fast, reliable root initiation
  • Helps narrow rooting windows for more uniform tray performance
  • Clear, no-dye gel allows precise application and cleaner propagation workflows
  • Supports structured, repeatable propagation when paired with proper environment
  • Integrates into existing clone room SOPs without altering feed programs

Why Growers Use It

  • Supports Uniform Root Initiation
    A calibrated 0.35% IBA concentration helps narrow variability across cuttings when environment and technique are controlled.
  • Tightens Rooting Windows
    More consistent initiation supports more predictable transplant timing across trays.
  • Improves Nutrient Mobility
    Organic acids help chelate minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron for more consistent movement through irrigation and root uptake.
  • Clean, Visible Application
    Clear gel formula allows you to see exactly what is applied without staining benches or tools.
  • Flexible Workflow Fit
    Can be applied direct-to-media, direct-to-stem, or dispensed into a container for dipping. It adapts to existing clone room SOPs.
  • Propagation-Only Focus
    Dip is a rooting signal. It does not alter nutrient programs or downstream feed strategy.

What’s Inside — and Why It Works

Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) — 0.35% (3,500 ppm)
IBA is an auxin that plays a central role in root initiation.

When applied to a fresh cutting, it directs cells near the wound site to differentiate into root-producing tissue rather than forming callus alone.

At the correct concentration, IBA supports:

  • Faster root initiation
  • Increased number of root sites
  • More uniform early root density

The concentration is calibrated to provide a strong initiation signal without overwhelming developing tissue.

How Dip Works

Propagation is a wound-response process.

When a cutting is taken, hormonal balance shifts at the cut site. Dip reinforces that signal precisely where it matters.

  • Root Signal Activation
    IBA concentrates at the wound zone, initiating root primordia formation.
  • Early Root Development
    More consistent initiation supports improved early water uptake and structural stability.
  • Transplant Readiness
    Uniform early rooting supports smoother transitions into vegetative growth.
    Dip supports the signal.

Environment, cutting health, and workflow determine the outcome.

How to Use Dip

  • Method 1: Direct-to-Media
    1. Recommended for minimal cross-contamination
    2. Squeeze a small amount of gel directly into the media hole
    3. Insert cutting immediately
  • Method 2: Direct-to-Stem
    1. Apply gel directly to the cut end of the stem
    2. Insert into propagation media
  • Method 3: Dispense and Dip
    1. Fastest method for high-throughput sessions
    2. Dispense gel into a clean container
    3. Dip each cutting
    4. Discard remaining gel after session

Do not dip cuttings directly into the bottle.

Maintain stable humidity, temperature, and moisture levels during early root development.

Why It Belongs in Your Propagation Workflow

Dip is defined hormonal signal designed to reduce variability at the earliest stage of the run.

Use Dip if you want to:

  • Standardize propagation across trays
  • Tighten transplant timing
  • Maintain clean, controlled clone room workflows
  • Integrate a rooting signal without complicating feed programs

Consistency begins at the cut.

Final Takeaway

Dip delivers a clear auxin signal for growers who run disciplined propagation.

Built for clean application, structured workflows, and repeatable starts, it supports tighter control where variability usually begins.

Control the signal.
Build uniform starts.
Run a tighter garden.

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INFORMATION QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hydroponics?

Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.

What types of plants grow best hydroponically?

Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.

Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?

Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.

What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?

Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.

What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?

pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.

How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?

The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.