How to make plant propagation easier?

Although spring is ideal for sowing and propagation, it is not too late in summer either. Would you like to grow radishes, lettuce or perhaps spinach now as well? Or do you need to propagate one of your houseplants? We will show you how you can use growth stimulators, a suitable substrate or a propagator to ensure success at any time of year.

One of the simplest ways to propagate a plant is by taking cuttings. It is enough to remove a section of the apical shoot from the mother plant. This does not harm the plant in any way, and the cutting usually roots within a few weeks. For more effective rooting of cuttings, you can use a root stimulator. Remove the leaves from the lower part of the cutting (approx. 2-4 cm), dip it into the stimulator and carefully place it into the prepared substrate so that you do not wipe the stimulator off. The plant will then root much more easily and in a shorter time. Another option is to use a special fertiliser for young plants and cuttings. It has a specific composition so that the plant does not get burnt, and it supports the development of the root system and growth. 

Another aspect of successful propagation is the substrate. Suitable options are lightly pre-fertilised mixes aerated with perlite. The nutrient content here is minimal, and after about the first week we fertilise according to the plants' needs, for example with the aforementioned fertiliser for cuttings. Another option for propagation or sowing is growing cubes or Jiffy tablets. Their advantage is easy use, a balanced ratio of air in the substrate and good water absorption. Peat tablets are also very compact, contain a mixture of peat and coconut fibres, and only gain their volume after being watered and swelling. After germination or rooting, the plants are transplanted into the substrate together with the tablet, and the roots simply grow through it over time.

The final tip for supporting seed germination or the establishment of cuttings is to use home propagators and greenhouses. In addition to the ordinary ones, there are also heated models with a thermostat for creating specific temperature conditions. The ideal place is a windowsill where direct sunlight does not fall, so that burning or overheating cannot occur.

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