Plant Propagation Calculator
Calculate cutting count, mother plant needs, and cost for vegetative plant propagation based on target production and success rate.
Inputs
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Results
Cuttings to Take
589
Mother Plants Needed
24
Expected Survivors501
Expected Losses88
Trays Needed9
Total Propagation Cost$331.28
Cost per Finished Plant$0.66
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of finished rooted plants you need to produce and the expected rooting success rate (%).
- Enter cuttings per mother plant per cycle and the cost per mother plant to size your stock plant inventory.
- Enter rooting hormone cost per cutting and media/tray cost per 72-cell tray.
- Review Cuttings to Take and Mother Plants Needed to plan your propagation bench and stock inventory.
- Use Total Propagation Cost and Cost per Finished Plant to evaluate profitability or compare propagation vs. purchasing liners.
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