6 key points for honeysuckle cuttings and when to take cuttings

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1. Cutting time

2. Select cuttings

3. Processing cuttings

4. Prepare the soil

5. Insert the skewer into the soil

6. Post-insertion management

First, the cutting time is recommended in spring and autumn because the rooting speed is fast. The second is the selection of cuttings. Choose those that are born in the current year. Old branches have poor germination ability. The third is to process the cuttings. Cut off the lower leaves and soak the bottom with rooting water. The fourth is to prepare the soil, making sure it is loose and breathable. Fifth, insert the skewer into the soil. Be careful not to go too deep. Just insert the cutting halfway into the soil. Sixth, post-insertion management, you should first place it in a ventilated and dark place, and then manage it normally after taking root.

1. Cutting time

Its cutting does not have high environmental requirements and can be carried out in all seasons. However, it is more recommended to do it in spring or autumn. This is the peak growing season, the rooting speed will be faster and the survival rate will be higher.

2. Select cuttings

The cuttings determine the survival rate, so choose those that are grown in the same year and are free from diseases and insect pests. If the branches are thick and old, their germination will be weaker, their rooting speed will be slow and they may not be able to take root.

3. Processing cuttings

After selecting the cuttings, they should be processed in time, and the length should be controlled between 10-15 cm. It is better to have 2-3 nodes in one section. Cut off the lower leaves, leaving only the top two leaves. The bottom should also be soaked in rooting water for two hours.

4. Prepare the soil

The substrate for cuttings must be loose and breathable, and can be prepared by yourself. Just mix an appropriate amount of sandy soil, garden soil and leaf mold soil. After mixing, add a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer. This will provide sufficient nutrients and is more conducive to rooting and later growth.

5. Insert the skewer into the soil

Insert After the strips and soil are prepared, cuttings can be made. The method is very simple. First use chopsticks to poke a small hole on the surface of the soil, then insert the cuttings, paying attention to the depth. Just insert the cuttings halfway into the soil, not too deep. After planting, lightly compact the surrounding soil.

6. Post-cutting management

Water thoroughly as soon as possible after cutting to keep the soil moist. Be careful to place it in a place without sunlight, and don't rush to bask in the sun. And ensure good ventilation, so that roots will begin to grow slowly after a week. After half a month, just move it outdoors for normal maintenance.

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