Methods and precautions of marigold cuttage propagation

Marigold means longevity, and its flower language is sweet love, health and longevity, and so on. Many friends can clearly distinguish marigold, and now many friends plant marigold in pot for viewing. General marigold reproduction selection of cutting methods, the editor will introduce you to marigold cutting matters needing attention.

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1. Prepare soil. Marigold uses 40% husk ash and 60% river sand, which can not only loose drainage, but also effectively prevent cuttings from rotting. After the matrix is mixed well, spray an appropriate amount of water to make the water content of the matrix reach about 60%, and use it after spraying water for 1 hour.

2. Cuttings. Marigold cuttings generally leave 3 to 5 nodes, with or without terminal buds. The leaves at the base of the cuttings should be trimmed so as not to lose too much water. When trimming, the wound must be smooth, cut oblique 45 degrees on the lower part of the cuttings and cut flat on the upper part.

3. Cutting. First punch holes in the substrate with a small stick the size of cuttings, with a plant spacing of 3 cm and a row spacing of 5 cm. Gently insert the cuttings into the pre-punched hole, the depth of the cuttings is 1 stroke 3, and press the sand around the cuttings slightly with your index finger and thumb.

4. Management. After cutting, wet the leaves with a sprayer, too much water can easily lead to cuttings rot, and then cover the shade net at the top of 80 cm high, and then spray the fog once at 10:00 and 5 p.m. Every day, just to wet the leaves. The place where the cuttage plate is placed can not be drenched by the rain or by the sun, otherwise all previous efforts will be wasted. If the density of the shade net is not too high, it is best to cover it with two layers of shade net.

How to propagate marigold, sowing and cutting propagation

How to reproduce marigold 1, sowing method a, sowing time

Marigold seeds are usually sown from late March to early April every year.

B. Preparation of sowing pot soil

Marigold sowing soil is generally vermiculite or prepared nutrient soil, and to disinfect the soil.

C. Seed sowing

Sow the seeds on the soil, and cover the seeds with vermiculite after sowing, pay attention to ensure the humidity of the substrate, and carry out short-day treatment for 14 days. The optimum temperature for seed germination is 17-20 degrees Celsius, and all the seedlings come out in 5-8 days.

D, seedling emergence maintenance

After the seeds emerged, the light was gradually strengthened and sprayed with a fine-eye spray pot to ensure the humidity of the substrate. When the seedlings produced 3 true leaves, the seedlings were moved once, and the seedlings were moved into the bovine eye salt containing No. 1 culture soil, 1 seedling in each pot, poured into the pot and watered down for about 5 days, gradually enhanced the light, and carried out the normal culm management at the seedling stage.

2. Cutting propagation method.

Cuttage propagation should be carried out from May to June every year, and it is easy to survive. Choose twigs as cuttings, the length is about 10 cm, insert them into sand bed or peat soil, keep room temperature at 19 degrees Celsius-21 degrees Celsius, rooting in 10-15 days generally, cuttings can bloom in 30-40 days.

Is marigold poisonous? propagation methods of marigold

Marigold, which has an auspicious meaning, has long been regarded as a flower of respect for the elderly. Many friends are worried that marigold is poisonous, so is marigold poisonous? Let's take a look at the answer and how to reproduce marigold.

Is marigold poisonous?

Marigold is non-toxic. Marigold is not only non-toxic, but also can be detoxified, especially rich in lutein, which can not only resist oxidation, but also provide beneficial pigment for macular area of eyes, filter blue light and clear eyes and clear fire.

Propagation methods of marigold:

The main propagation methods of marigold are sowing and cutting propagation.

(1) sowing and propagation: the sowing time is generally chosen to sow in the hotbed between March and April. Soak the seeds in warm water (35-40 ℃) for 3-4 hours before sowing, then remove them and filter them with clean water. Sowing time should be selected when there is no wind and sunny days. It is required that the soil surface of the seedbed should be leveled and watered once, and then sowed after water infiltration, and then covered with a very thin layer of fine soil. The suitable temperature for seed germination of marigold is about 20 ℃. It can germinate 4-5 days after sowing, and the seedlings are exposed to soil quickly. When the number of true leaves reaches 2-3, one transplant is needed, and it can be planted in the open field in late May. Usually it can blossom 70-80 days after sowing. Summer sowing can also be carried out to meet the use during the National Day. Marigold sown in summer can blossom in 50-60 days.

(2) cutting propagation: the cutting propagation of marigold can be carried out between May and June. The shoots of plants with strong growth and free of diseases and insect pests should be selected as cuttings. Cut the shoots about 10 cm long at the top of the branches, punch holes with thin sticks, cut them in the open bed, compact the soil, build a shade, maintain the moisture of the soil and air, take root in about 2 weeks, come out of the nursery in 3 weeks, and bloom in about 35-42 days. Because of its short growth time, cuttings can blossom when the plant is short, and its flowering period is easy to be controlled, which is especially suitable for the application of flower bed layout.

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