Does hawthorn propagation rely on cuttings? How can hawthorn be propagated?

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1. Does reproduction rely on cuttings?

2. By what method of reproduction?

Hawthorn can be cut, but this method is not usually used. The survival rate of cuttings is not high, so it is not recommended to use this method. If you want to use this method, you can choose to do it in spring from March to April. At this time, the climate is mild and suitable, which can help germination and rooting and improve the survival rate. Generally, hard branches on the tree are not used for cuttings. You can choose root branches at the bottom, that is, the root tillers at the bottom, which are about 0.5-1 cm thick.

1. Does propagation rely on cuttings?

Hawthorn can be cut, but it is not usually done by this method. The survival rate of cuttings is not high and the growth is relatively slow. It is not usually recommended. Use this method. In order to improve the survival rate, the time of cutting needs to be chosen well, preferably in spring from March to April, when the climate is mild and suitable, which can help germination and rooting. Generally, instead of using hard branch cuttings from trees, you can choose the root branches at the bottom, that is, the root tillers at the bottom. It does not need to be too thick, about 0.5-1 cm thick. Dip in rooting powder and place it in wet sand to take root. Cuttings are inserted into the substrate.

2. How to reproduce

1. Seeds: Before using seeds for propagation, you must first select suitable seeds. Pick the seeds after the fruits are mature. They must be full and substantial, free from the influence of diseases and insect pests, and of good quality. Mix the seeds with wet sand and store them. Take them out next year and sow them on the seed bed. When the seedlings grow to about 30 cm, they can be transplanted.

2. Grafting: The grafting method is now very commonly used. It can be carried out in the three seasons of summer and autumn to cultivate seedlings, then cut strong hawthorn branches as scions, and graft them through bud grafting, branch grafting, butt grafting, etc., and fix the grafted place.

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