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What to do before cutting the red rhizome

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Preparation before cutting of red rhizome

Red rhizome can be propagated by cuttings. A lot of preparation work is required before cutting. Let’s take a look at what you need to do before cutting.

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Picking strips

The cutting time depends on the local climate and other factors. Generally, the buds on the branches of red rosewood It is better to collect before it is fully roused, that is, from late March to early April.

Cut the strips

After picking the strips, you need to cut the strips immediately. You need to keep 3 buds on each cutting. The upper end is cut flat at a distance of 15-20 mm from the upper bud, and the lower end is cut into a horse-ear shape at a distance of 3-5 mm from the lower bud. The length of each cutting strip is approximately 8-12 cm. It is best to choose a cutting base diameter of about 5-10 mm, which can ensure a better rooting rate.

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Processing

Cut After the good strips are tied up into 50 pieces each bundle, they are placed in a flat-bottomed container with 5-6 cm of clean water for hydrolysis, which takes 3 days and nights. Where conditions permit, you can irrigate and drain water at the same time. If conditions do not exist, you can change the water every morning and evening. Then place the hydrolyzed cuttings in the container, and then pour ABT1:500000 solution into the container to a depth of about 3-5 cm. The soaking time depends on the water temperature. When the water temperature is below 8℃, it needs to be soaked for about 6-8 hours. When the water temperature is above 8℃, it needs to be soaked for 3-4 hours.

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Root promotion

Select On a flat, shaded ground, spread about 6-8 cm of wet sand, then invert the cuttings at an angle of 75 degrees. Cover with a layer of wet sand, about 5-6 cm thick. And it needs to be watered 2-3 times a day, and be careful to use water that has been exposed to sunlight. It can be taken out and cut after about 20-30 days.