The cutting time of sunflower is mostly in summer, from the beginning of May to the end of August. Although the temperature is high at this time, it can also take root quickly. Cutting should not be carried out in winter, it is more afraid of cold, low temperature environment rooting is very difficult
1. Pot soil preparation: in order to accelerate the rooting of cuttings, it is necessary to prepare nutritious soil for it. It can be mixed with garden soil, sand soil and rice husk ash in the proportion of 3:5:2. In order to make it grow better, we can add a little superphosphate powder.
2. Spike treatment: select the sun flower plants that are robust and free of diseases and insect pests. Cut off the top of its tender stem, which is about 5cm high. You can also cut the flower stem into 3 cm long segments and cut off its leaves. Cut cuttings to soak in rooting water, soak for a day, take out to dry.
3. Cutting: cutting can be carried out after the cuttings are processed. First, the surface of the basin soil shall be trowelled, and then a hole shall be poked on the surface with a depth of no more than 2cm. Insert the cuttings into the hole, pour enough water and put them in the shade.
4. Follow up maintenance: after cutting, sunflower can survive in 10-15 days. Don't water it or move it. Wait until it takes root, then add water, and give proper light
