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Propagation method of lavender

Jane Margolis
2020-07-18 10:35:34
In the propagation of lavender, it is mainly carried out by cutting or sowing. Cutting propagation is usually carried out in spring and autumn. Select strong plants, cut off the annual lignified branches without short heading pitch, and then carry out cutting. The seeds can be harvested from June to July, air dried, and then planted in spring or autumn.

I. Cuttage Propagation

1. Cutting time

If cuttage is used for propagation, its adaptability is very strong, usually in spring and autumn. Even in summer, it is OK to use twigs for cutting, but the higher cutting conditions should be met, and the air humidity should not be too large or too small. Usually the best cutting time is in autumn, and keep the temperature between 15 and 25 ℃.

2. Handle the insert

Before Cuttage Propagation, it is necessary to select high-quality cuttings, first select the developed thick branches, and then select the branches with short pitch and no heading to cut them. The cuttings should be 0.5 to 1 cm below the stem node, and the incision should be smooth. If there are leaves on the cuttings, two thirds of them should be removed, but the phloem should not be damaged.

3. Cutting method

When cutting, choose the medium containing perlite and peat. If you have the conditions at home, you can set up a seedbed in the shed to cut. When cutting, the cuttings should not be too deep, 5 to 8 cm is the best, and the plant spacing and row spacing should be appropriate.

4. Management after cutting

After cutting, it needs to be watered immediately and covered with film to keep moisture and heat, so that it can take root as soon as possible and improve the survival rate.

processing insert

Second, sowing and breeding

Harvest its mature seeds from June to July every year. First, harvest its cuttings, then put them indoors and let them dry naturally. After about 10 days, its peel will start to become brittle. At this time, knead it with your hands, and then wind it, you can take out the seeds inside. It can then be sown in spring or autumn. When sowing, the best medium is peat soil and a small amount of perlite, and then moisten it with water, then the seeds can be sprinkled in. After planting, you need to cover the film, and spray water properly, and the seedlings will grow in the last week.

Lavender after sowing

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