TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING
PLANTING TECHNIQUES
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Question
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Root cuttings are usually taken in 2-3 year old plants:
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during the summer when they are in full leaf
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during the dormant season when they have a large carbohydrate supply
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after flowering
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in the spring as leaves are emerging
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Root cuttings are best taken in mid-to-late autumn or early winter when plants are dormant.
Detailed explanation-2: -Step 1 – Select suitable cuttings. Step 2 – Trim cuttings to size. Step 3 – ‘Wounding’ the cuttings. Step 4 – Dip the base of the cutting into rooting hormone (optional) Step 5 – Prepare propagating medium and insert cutting. 29-Jun-2012
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