How to Prepare the Rooting Hormone
Sprout the lentils or chickpeas:
Soak 1 cup of lentils or chickpeas in water overnight.
Drain the water and place the legumes in a container or tray.
Keep them moist and allow them to sprout over the next 3–4 days.
Sprouting increases the levels of natural auxins in the legumes.
Blend the sprouts:
Once sprouted, place them in a blender with 2–3 cups of fresh water.
Blend thoroughly to extract all the plant hormones.
Strain the liquid:
Pour the mixture through a fine cloth or strainer to remove solid residues.
The resulting liquid is your concentrated homemade rooting hormone.
Store and use:
Keep the solution in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Use as needed for rooting cuttings.
