Reproduction of juniper by cuttings is a proven and effective method of growing this coniferous plant. To form a beautiful shrub, it is important to properly prepare the planting material and adhere to a step-by-step algorithm of actions.
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Features of planting a juniper from a cutting
You can only grow cultivated varieties of juniper using cuttings. According to statistics, the number of successfully rooted cuttings is 2 times higher than the number of surviving seedlings. In addition, grafting has several advantages over seed propagation. The bushes planted by cuttings are distinguished by their increased resistance to negative factors and viability. They quickly adapt to new conditions and show intense growth. Such seedlings are reliably protected from temperature surges and common diseases.
You can start landing in winter or autumn. Experienced gardeners are advised to complete planting from mid-September to late November. During this period of time, plant pollen closes due to an increase in air humidity.
In spring and summer, it is not worth planting a juniper: due to increased evaporation and drought, the root system may be damaged. However, some summer residents argue that planting in April or May also has advantages, because by autumn, the plant will enter the stage of active growth and development.
When choosing the timing for planting a juniper, it is important to take into account the climatic situation in the region. The optimum air temperature for disembarkation is 5-25 ° C. If it is lower or higher, this can negatively affect the reproduction of the juniper and cause its death.
Preparation and landing
To grow a beautiful juniper bush, it is important to properly prepare the planting material. It is recommended to use specimens taken from mature trees 8-10 years old. When choosing a variety, it is better to stop at low-growing varieties with rooting up to 90%. In plants with a vertical crown configuration, cuttings are cut vertically. As for bushy junipers, cuttings can be harvested from the shoots growing on the sides. The optimal shoot length is 10-15 cm.
In order for the cutting of planting material to be successful, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:
- It is necessary to cut off the planting material no more than 3 hours before moving into the soil.
- The lower part is cleared of needles: they rot when they interact with wet soil.
- In order to stimulate root formation, the cutting can be kept in Kornevin's solution.
Then you should proceed to the stage of preparing the soil mixture. The optimal composition consists of peat soil mixed with sand in a ratio of 1: 3. Cuttings can be immersed in the soil to a depth of 20-25 mm. Columnar varieties are planted in an upright position without overturning the seedlings.
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