Can pomegranate trees be propagated by cuttings?

There are many methods for propagating pomegranates, the operation is relatively simple, and the survival rate is high. The most common propagation methods are division, layering, grafting, and cutting, and cutting is the most widely used method.

Pomegranate tree cutting propagation

Pomegranate trees can be propagated by cuttings, which is the most common and widely used method of propagation. The characteristics of pomegranate cutting propagation technology are fast propagation, early fruiting, and low possibility of mutation.

Pomegranate tree cutting time

Pomegranate trees can be propagated by cuttings in spring, summer and autumn, but it is best to avoid the hot summer period. When the temperature is suitable, the survival rate of the cuttings is higher.

Pomegranate tree cutting propagation method

1. Choose branches: Choose strong one-year-old or two-year-old branches with a thickness of at least 0.5 cm. Such branches are easier to survive. It is best to prune the branches at 10-15 cm. The lower end of the cuttings should be cut into an oblique shape to increase the contact surface with the soil, which is conducive to wound healing and root germination.

2. Cutting method: prepare loose and fertile soil, disinfect it in advance, and then spray it with water. Before cutting, poke some holes with a wooden stick, about 8 cm deep, then gently insert the cuttings into the holes and gently compact the soil.

3. Maintenance: After the pomegranate tree is grafted, spray water again and cover it with a layer of transparent plastic film to keep it warm and moist. Generally, the branches grafted in spring can be transplanted in the second year after one year of growth. After the branches grafted in autumn, they can be transplanted after another year.