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Harvest and preservation techniques of carnation cuttings

Published: 2024-11-05 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/05, [Other middle names] Carnation, Carnation Plant height 30~70 cm. Stems clustered, base woody, nodes obvious, with white powder. Leaves simple, opposite, linear, apex obtuse, base rigid, both surfaces powdery. [Cuttings Harvest] The harvesting site is the top branch of carnation. In order to achieve the desired reproductive effect,

[other middle names] Carnation, Carnation, Holland Qumai, Dutch Carnation, Musk Carnation

Dianthus (Caryophyllaceae)

[country of origin] Southern Europe

[plant character] Carnation is a perennial herb. The plant height is 30cm to 70cm. Stems fascicled, base woody, nodes conspicuous, powdery. Leaves opposite, linear, apex obtuse, base hard, glaucous on both surfaces.

[cuttage harvest] the harvest site is the top branch of carnation. In order to obtain the ideal reproductive effect, the suitable thickness, short Internode and no flower organ should be cut, and the branch length should be controlled between 6 cm and 7 cm. This operation is best combined with plastic surgery. The product should be precooled immediately.

[grading] the cuttings harvested should be graded on the premise that they have the typical characteristics of varieties, are free from diseases and insect pests, and can reproduce normally: the top branch share of primary cuttings is ≥ 99%; the top branch share of secondary cuttings is ≥ 97%; and the top branch share of tertiary cuttings is ≥ 95%. The top branch share of cuttings of the same grade shall not be less than 1% of the standard.

[packaging] every 50 branches of the same grade and variety of carnation are packed in a plastic bag and packed into a film-lined tile carton marked with product name and breathable respectively.

[fresh-keeping method] cuttings can be stored in an environment with a relative humidity of more than 95% and a temperature of 3-5 ℃.

[storage period] according to the above method, the branches of carnation can usually be stored for 2 to 3 days without affecting the reproduction and use.

[horticultural application] Carnation is a world-famous ornamental plant with beautiful flowers and long flowering period. It can be used not only as a main flower, but also as a flower arrangement, and is widely used in flower arrangement works.

[tips for coming out of the nursery] the propagation of carnation by cutting is more than in spring and autumn every year, so the introduction should be informed in advance to make preparations. After opening the box, the branches can be slightly trimmed and used.

 
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