How to propagate plum blossoms, common methods of plum blossom propagation

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1. Grafting

2. Cuttings

3. Layering

4. Sowing

There are many ways to propagate plum blossoms, such as grafting, cuttings, layering and sowing. Among them, grafting is the most commonly used. It is usually carried out from August to September. The bark with axillary buds is cut off, made into a shield shape and inserted into the T-shaped incision of the rootstock. Cuttings are mostly done in early spring or autumn. Cut 10-15 cm cuttings and insert them into the sand. Layering is carried out in February-March, girdling and wrapping the soil at the bends of the branches. Sowing is mostly done in autumn, so this method is not commonly used.

1. Grafting

Grafting is one of the commonly used propagation methods of plum blossoms. Compared with other propagation methods, the advantages of grafting are fast development and early flowering, while maintaining the characteristics of the original species. Generally, peach, apricot or seedlings are used as rootstocks. Bud grafting is mostly used in the north, and ventral grafting and cut grafting are mostly used in the south. Bud grafting is usually carried out from August to September. Take the axillary buds on the 1-2-year-old branches as scions, cut them 0.5 cm away from the maple, and cut them vertically at 0.5 cm left and right, and cut them into a shield shape. Cut a T-shaped wound on the rootstock, insert the bud into it and tie it up.

2. Cuttings

Plum Blossom Cuttings The survival rate is not high, and varieties that are easy to take root are generally chosen. Cut the strong branches of the current year on the mother tree as cuttings, with a length of 10-15 cm. The cutting time is usually in early spring or autumn. Insert the cuttings into sterilized sandy loam soil to a depth of one-third or half of its length. Water the cuttings thoroughly once and then less frequently to prevent them from rotting.

3. Layering

Layering propagation It is also one of the optional propagation methods for plum blossoms and is usually not suitable for mass propagation. In February to March, select strong growing branches, girdle the bends, wrap them with soil, and secure them with plastic bags to prevent them from falling. After a month, check to see if roots have taken root. Once roots have taken root, you can cut it out and transplant it.

4. Sowing

Plum Blossom Sowing Usually in the fall. Generally, after the fruits change color from June to July, they need to be harvested and wait until they mature before taking out the seeds and washing them for later use. When the time is right, sow the seeds into the soil, cover them with fine soil and moisturize them, and wait for them to take root and germinate. The sowing method is not commonly used because seedlings grow more slowly and flower very late.

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