How long does it take for sunflower cuttings to take root? How to increase the survival rate of cuttings?

Rooting time of sunflower cuttings

Sunflowers can be propagated by cuttings between March and April. Before cuttings, the cuttings must be pruned, the sunflower branches must be soaked in rooting liquid, then dried, and then propagated into breathable soil. Pay attention to keeping the soil moist and warm, so that the sunflowers can take root in about 20 to 30 days.

How to root sunflower cuttings

Before cuttings of sunflowers, you need to prepare the soil. It is recommended to choose soil that is air-permeable, loose, breathable and has strong drainage as the cutting medium. Such soil can ensure better growth of sunflowers, but the soil must be disinfected and sterilized to avoid affecting the cuttings.

After preparing the soil, water it appropriately. At the same time, place the sunflower in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. After a period of time, it will take root normally.

Key points for sunflower cuttings

1. Prepare branches

When taking cuttings, you should choose strong branches grown in the current year. It is recommended to choose strong mother plants as the pruning objects. Do not use branches infected with diseases and insect pests. Trim the sunflower branches you get into small sections of 6-8 cm and then take cuttings. Branches with roots can also be directly taken for cuttings.

2. Prepare the soil

Sunflowers are not picky about the soil. Any soil can be used as long as it is loose and breathable. If it is inconvenient for you to collect soil, you can also directly purchase nutrient soil. A large bag of nutrient soil can be used to plant sunflower cuttings.