What are the methods of propagating bayberry and which method is commonly used?

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1. What are the methods of reproduction?

2. Which method is commonly used?

Sowing and propagation: Take out the seeds, dry them and store them, prepare slightly acidic sandy loam soil, and wait until spring to sow the seeds. Grafting propagation: The time is selected from mid-March to early April. Annual seedlings are selected as rootstocks, strong branches are cut as cuttings, and cutting grafting is used. Layer propagation: Select good branches, carve 2-3 knives lengthwise on the branches, and press the branches into the soil. Propagation by cuttings: Cut the branches, prepare the soil and insert them into the soil.

1. What are the propagation methods?

1. Sowing propagation: You can choose mature bayberry fruits, take them out to obtain seeds, and then dry them for storage. When the temperature is suitable in spring, you can prepare slightly acidic sandy loam soil, sow the seeds into it, and cover it with plastic wrap to keep it warm and moisturized to promote germination.

2. Grafting and propagation: The survival rate of bayberry grafting can be guaranteed. The time can be selected from mid-March to early April. The temperature at this time in spring is suitable for grafting survival. Choose annual seedlings as rootstocks, and cut strong, disease-free and pest-free branches as scions, about 10 centimeters in length, to ensure there are buds on the branches. Generally, the cutting method is used, and then the scion and joint are wrapped with film.

3. Layering propagation: Layering propagation is generally chosen in spring. First select high-quality plants, fill with soil under the crown, then select good branches, cut 2-3 knives lengthwise on the branches, and lightly apply a little rooting powder. After processing the branches, press the branches into the soil and pile stones and other heavy objects on top.

4. Propagation by cuttings: It can be carried out in spring and summer. Cut the branches, prepare suitable soil, and then insert the branches into the soil.

2. Which method is commonly used

For bayberry, the commonly used cutting method is grafting.

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