Prunus mume cutting method

Cutting is the most commonly used method to cultivate plants, which is relatively simple to operate, but the selected branches have the requirements of favorable conditions of time, place and people

At the time of day, Meimei is easy to take root in the middle and late October, and cutting is the best time at this time

Geographical advantage here refers to that the branches for cutting need to be screened, and the branches need to be taken from the healthy peripheral branches, which are easy to survive

Renhe refers to inserting the cut plants into sand, soil, or soaking in water. After rooting, they can be planted in pots. Meimei just after cutting is like a newly grown seedling. Please pay attention to cold prevention and ventilation

Meimei grafting

It is necessary to connect the bud or branch of Meimei to the heel or stem of another plant (collectively referred to as rootstock) to make it grow into a complete plant. The grafting of Meimei can be selected from the defoliation stage in late autumn or the germination stage in early spring

Branch connection

The rootstock can be peach or apricot that has been growing for one year, cut at 5cm away from the ground, and cut the section longitudinally

The panicle can be made of branches that have been free of diseases and pests for 1 ~ 2 years on the plum tree. There are at least 3 ~ 5 full buds on the branches. Cut the lower end of the branches into a wedge shape, insert them into the incision of the rootstock, closely align the rootstock with the scion, and then wrap them tightly with film strips

Budding

It is suitable to carry out in the growing season of Meimei. The rootstock can select the seedlings that have been growing for 1 ~ 2 years, cut a "t" shape in the epidermal layer, and uncover the cortex to both sides along the incision. The ear can choose the bud growing in the current year, cut 1 ~ 2mm horizontally above the bud and cut it longitudinally. Insert the cut bud into the cutting of rootstock, and wrap it tightly with film strip after the cambium is closely combined

The grafting process requires smooth section, uniform force and rapid action. When the grafting part is very close to the ground, it can be buried with soil to prevent water loss. After the grafting survival, the film and soil covering on the surface need to be removed in time to facilitate the growth of new buds. During the growth process, the buds should be removed in time to make the nutrients supplied to the grafting place

When flowers bloom, they must be folded straight. Don't wait for empty branches without flowers. I wish you all success in breeding beautiful plums