{"product_id":"disposable-scalpel","title":"Disposable Scalpel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDisposable Scalpel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sterile, single use blade for taking clean cuttings. A clean, sharp cut helps cuttings root faster and reduces the risk of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle scalpel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy use a fresh scalpel for cuttings?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScissors and blunt knives crush the stem as they cut, damaging the tissue that needs to root. A fresh, sharp blade gives a clean cut, and starting each session with a new sterile blade stops you carrying disease from one plant to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take a cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut just below a leaf node at an angle, dip the cut end in rooting gel straight away, then set it into a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jiffy-peat-pallets\"\u003eJiffy peat pellet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-riot-propagation-cubes\"\u003eRoot Riot cube\u003c\/a\u003e inside a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/garland-xl-high-propagator\"\u003epropagator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for single use. A new sterile blade each time keeps cuts clean and avoids spreading disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or pack of 10?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single scalpel suits an occasional batch of cuttings. The pack of 10 suits regular propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything else you need to root cuttings is in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/propagation-kit\"\u003epropagation kit\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/propagation\"\u003epropagation supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/propagation-basics-rooting-cuttings\"\u003eguide to rooting cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for Click \u0026amp; Collect from our West Bromwich store or UK delivery. Need advice? Call us on 0121 553 7872, WhatsApp our experts or pop in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Country Systems","offers":[{"title":"Single Scalpel","offer_id":55577929056583,"sku":"bcs-scalpel-single","price":0.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":55577929089351,"sku":"bcs-scalpel-10pk","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/0082\/0295\/files\/ec41f04e.jpg?v=1793030670","url":"https:\/\/blackcountrysystems.com\/products\/disposable-scalpel","provider":"Black Country Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}