How to propagate lavender

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How to propagate lavender by sowing seeds

How to propagate lavender by cuttings

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Whenever the flowers bloom and the wind blows, the lavender fields undulate like deep purple waves, which is very beautiful. Sufficient and bright sunshine is most suitable for the growth of lavender, so its reproduction method is extremely important.

How to propagate lavender by sowing seeds

Sowing and propagation method of lavender

Sowing and raising seedlings has fast reproduction, developed root system and strong seedlings, but the variability is large, so it is a good material for seed selection.

Seeds should be selected with uniform size, plump kernels and brown luster.

Before sowing, the seeds should be sun-dried, soaked in warm water at 30°C for 12-24 hours, soaked in concentrated sulfuric acid for 5 minutes, washed with water and dried before sowing.

Seeds can be sown and propagated in April. The minimum temperature for seed germination is 8-12°C, and the optimal temperature is 20-25°C. Planting can be carried out in May, but lavender seed propagation varies greatly and the seed price is high. higher.

Lavender cutting propagation method

Lavender is mainly propagated by cuttings, which can maintain the excellent quality of the female parent.

Cuttings are highly adaptable and can be carried out in spring and autumn. Generally, top buds of healthy plants free of diseases and insect pests or tender, non-lignified branches are used for cutting. When cutting, remove the leaves at the bottom 2 nodes, then soak them with 100 times of the "Root Sun" rooting agent, and then put the cuttings into the soil. It will take about 2-3 weeks to take root.

The cutting medium can be mixed evenly with river sand and oval bran in a ratio of 2:1, and put into a 5*10 plug tray for cutting.

After cutting, place the seedlings in a ventilated and cool environment. Keep the soil moist for the first three days, and then depend on the weather to ensure that the branches do not wrinkle or dry out, thereby improving the survival rate.

The management of cutting seedlings is more convenient. There is no need to fertilize during the entire seedling period, and it is often used in production.

How to propagate lavender by cuttings

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