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- How are pomegranates propagated?
- Vegetative propagation preferred
- Generative propagation possible
- Tips & Tricks
How are pomegranates propagated?
The pomegranate plants are preferably propagated by cuttings. Propagation by seeding is also possible, but not always promising in terms of flowering and fruiting. By contrast, the plants grown from cuttings already bloom abundantly as young plants.
In principle, new pomegranate plants can be easily propagated both from the seeds (generative) and from cuttings (vegetative). The hobby gardener should, however, be aware that the pomegranate tree grown in this way may not have the desired characteristics in terms of flowering, fruit, size, growth habit, etc.
The commercially available rich-fruited or low-growing varieties are offered as refined woody plants. In horticulture, refinement means the process by which two plant parts - a base and a precious rice - are combined to form a plant with the desired properties.
Vegetative propagation preferred
This requires one or more cuttings of a pomegranate tree. You cut them in early spring before the new release. Suitable are about 10-20 cm long, leafless side shoots. This is put into a planter with potting soil or nutrient-poor and loose sand-peat mixture. For optimal rooting, the substrate should be kept constantly moist and the temperature should not fall below 20 ° C. After about 4-6 weeks rooted the cuttings. Once it has leaves, you should repot it.
Generative propagation possible
The pomegranate season in Germany is between September and December. This time can be used to grow new pomegranate plants from seeds of ripe pomegranates. With the following steps sowing succeeds:
Depending on the substrate temperature, the seeds germinate after 2-3 weeks. The seedlings also require temperatures of about 20 ° C and a lot of light for their development. Watering is slightly less than during germination, but the substrate should not completely dry out.
Tips & Tricks
In order to keep temperature and humidity constant, a room greenhouse is well suited. You can also cover the container with sowing with plastic wrap. Below should be aired occasionally.
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