How to take bayberry cuttings? Is the survival rate of cuttings high?

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1. How to take cuttings 

2. Is the survival rate high?

Yangmei can be cut. The cutting time can be chosen in April in spring or July in summer. Before cutting, you need to select branches, cut off about 14 cm of branches, flatten the base, keep 3 leaves on the top, insert the base into the auxin solution of naphthalene acetic acid and soak it for 12 hours. Prepare weakly acidic soil with good air permeability, insert the branches into the soil, and manage it well later.

1. How to cut 

1. Time selection: Bayberry can be cut, and the time for cutting must be chosen well. You can choose April in spring, or you can Choosing in July in summer can be done at both times, but the branches selected are different. In spring, you can choose semi-lignified branches for cuttings, and in summer, you can choose strong fruiting branches.

2. Cut the branches: Before cutting, you need to select branches and cut small branches from the bayberry tree, with a length of about 14 cm. Cut the base of the branch flat, keep 3 leaves on the top, and remove the lower leaves. Then prepare the auxin solution of naphthalene acetic acid, insert the base of the branch and soak it for about 12 hours, which can improve the survival rate.

3. Prepare the soil: Prepare weak soil with good air permeability. In acidic soil, the soil should be disinfected before cutting and maintained at a certain humidity, which will help the cutting to be successful.

4. Carry out cuttings: After making preparations, you can carry out cuttings. Insert the treated plants into the soil, maintain a certain depth, and manage them well in the future.

2. Is the survival rate high?

Although the method of bayberry cutting is very simple, the cutting rate is not high and cannot be guaranteed. However, after manual treatment and drug soaking, and paying attention to good methods, the cutting can still be successful.

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