Preparation of Perilla lateral cutting

First, we need to confirm the time of lateral cutting of Perilla. Basically, the time of cutting should change with the planting of the mother plant of Perilla. Specifically, after the lateral branches grow on the mother plant of perilla, the lateral branches can be taken down for cutting when they grow to an appropriate size

Secondly, select the appropriate cutting environment. In addition to ensuring the appropriate light and temperature, you also need to select the appropriate soil. You can put soil in the seedling pot or flower pot for cutting.      

The last is to select the appropriate cuttings. Generally, the lateral branches on the plants with strong growth and strong disease resistance are selected. They are required to grow well, have dark green leaves, short internodes, and retain 4-5 nodes.    

Lateral cutting method of Perilla frutescens

After selecting the appropriate lateral branches, cutting can be carried out. Take down the side branches with a knife, or break them off directly, remove the leaves at the lower end of the cuttings, and only keep the two leaves at the top. The treated cuttings can be dried indoors to make the wound heal before cutting, which is more conducive to rooting

The lower end of the treated cuttings can also be inserted into rooting agents such as rooting powder and soaked. In cuttings, rooting can be accelerated

The treated cuttings can be cut. Cut them into the soil, not too deep, about 5cm, and compact the soil

Lateral cutting maintenance of Perilla frutescens

After perilla cutting, it is necessary to maintain a proper temperature, not more than 30 ℃, and then appropriate ventilation and shading to maintain high air humidity to avoid wilting of branches and leaves. After cutting for about a week, the cutting wound begins to heal and take root. At this time, the light can be increased appropriately

Generally, after cutting for half a month, long roots will grow, and normal maintenance and management can be carried out at this time.