How to root cuttings of conifers in winter

  • Dec 24, 2019
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If root cuttings of conifers in winter, then in spring they can be transplanted to a permanent place. Excellent take root sprouts cypress, arborvitae and juniper. A bit more complicated is the spruce.

Cultivation of arborvitae. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
Cultivation of arborvitae. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

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Preparation of planting material

For propagation selected laterals. Cut off their need with the heel - a small piece of bark. If the tail is too long, it will have to trim a little. Otherwise, there may be the development of putrefactive processes.

juniper berries. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
juniper berries. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

For breeding are selected only the most sturdy and smooth twigs. Curves or with visible lesions better throw. Weakened cuttings can not take root, and then in the development of the plant will be far behind. All the needles from the bottom of all calibrated items neatly cut. Wound sprinkle ashes or powdered activated carbon. This intervention will help disinfect seedlings.

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Cypress. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
Cypress. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

Then properly prepared twigs soaked in a weak solution of the drug "Appin." 0.5 l of water is necessary to take 10-15 drops of liquid. In this part of the cuttings dipped and held them for 12-15 hours. "Appin" - a growth factor that helps planting materials faster and more efficiently to take root. Under normal circumstances, arborvitae and juniper quickly take root and without drug treatment, but in the winter plant growth slows down, which may adversely affect their chances to take root.

As an earth substrate for conifers is better to use sphagnum moss. Before application to soak it in cold water. When moss engorged liquid, it can be removed.

landing procedure

Instead of the standard pot rooting softwood cuttings is best suited disposable diaper. It is laid out on a flat surface of the absorbent layer to the outside. Top thin strip scatter previously pressed moss. Dirt tape should be held strictly in the middle of the canvas.

Fir. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
Fir. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

Each stalk lower part dipped in the formation of any stimulator root system. For this purpose, perfect "Kornevin". The drug is produced in the form of powder. Before use, it does not need to breed. Suffice zaglubit bottom branches with heel means.

Treated cuttings spread on sphagnum. Bends the free edges of the diaper so that twigs heel tightly in contact with the ground. Then fold the fabric into a thick roll.

To design it does not spill over time, its tie up with string or clothesline. All placed in a large clear plastic bag and refer to a bright but cool place.

In winter, wrapped cuttings can be hung on the window. There will be quite cold, but the sun's rays do not burn the tops of branches. If the window frames are wooden, it is necessary to place the roll between the doors.

Early spring be stored on the balcony or hanging on the outside of the window. In this case you need to make sure that the seedlings do not fall on the direct rays of the sun.

By the spring field works and garden plants have time to form their own root system. They can be planted directly in the garden or in the prepared shkolku.

It is important to choose a landing site, t. To. All conifers prefer lightly shaded areas.

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