Propagation methods of Eucommia ulmoides

Eucommia ulmoides is also called Bakelite, the main medicinal part is its dry bark, which is a very valuable nourishing medicine, rich in minerals and trace and macro elements needed by the human body. So how much do you know about Eucommia ulmoides? Do you know how Eucommia ulmoides usually propagates? The following are several prevention and control methods of Eucommia ulmoides that the editor would like to share with you today, you can have a simple understanding.

1. Seed propagation

Eucommia ulmoides in the use of seed reproduction, generally choose fresh, full particles, no diseases and insect pests, yellowish brown, good quality seeds. The time of sowing is mainly related to temperature, usually when the surface temperature reaches about 10 degrees, that is, in November and December and February and March in spring. Before sowing, the seeds need to be soaked in warm water for about 72 hours, change the water every 24 hours, wait until the seeds fully absorb the water, dry the water, and then sow according to the row spacing of 25 cm.

2. Cuttage propagation

Cutting propagation is also a commonly used propagation method, and cutting is mainly divided into two kinds, namely branch cutting and root cutting. Branch cuttings are generally carried out during the transition between spring and summer, and then the annual robust branches of Eucommia ulmoides are cut into small segments of about five to ten centimeters, and the cut branches are treated with rooting agents before cutting. On the other hand, the root cutting is to select the seedling root of Eucommia ulmoides, and then cut it into small segments of 10 to 15 centimeters for cutting. The survival rate of root cuttings is generally higher than that of branch cuttings.

3. Striping propagation

The striping propagation of Eucommia ulmoides is generally carried out in spring, selecting the robust branches of Eucommia ulmoides to press into the soil, covering about 15 cm with the soil, then compacting the soil and managing the water properly. In this way, after half a month to a month or so, Eucommia ulmoides will grow new roots, and then when the individual root system is relatively developed, separate to form a separate plant, which can be used for planting.

4. Grafting propagation

Grafting propagation may be a little more complicated, first of all, we should choose the rootstock grafted by Eucommia ulmoides, and then the scion; the rootstock generally chooses two-year-old seedlings, and the scion generally only needs to choose the stronger branches of Eucommia ulmoides. Then in the early spring when grafting, grafting should be disinfected and sterilized to avoid bacterial infection and affect the survival rate of grafting. Eucommia ulmoides grafting is generally the most commonly used cutting method, the survival rate is also relatively high, can reach more than five percent.

By reading the above, you should have some understanding of the breeding methods of Eucommia ulmoides. I hope you will have a more smooth planting after that. Of course, if you have other ways to grow, you can also share it with us.