The fastest way to root olive tree cuttings

Olive tree cutting time

It is generally better to take cuttings of olive trees in autumn, specifically in September or October, when the temperature and humidity are suitable and the survival rate is relatively high.

Olive tree cuttings

Insert the branches of the olive tree into the seedbed, provide shade immediately after insertion, cover the shed in the morning and uncover it at night, water it once in the morning and once in the evening. It will take root about 10 days after insertion, and you can fertilize 3-4 times after rooting. Remove the shade after three weeks and it can be transplanted after one month.

Olive tree cutting rooting method

How long does it take to take root: Generally speaking, if the olive tree is properly maintained and the surrounding temperature and humidity are suitable, roots will take root about 10 days after cuttings.

How to determine rooting: If the branches of the olive tree are upright and full of vitality, can remain green for a long time, and produce new buds and new leaves, this means that the plant has taken root.

How often to water: Newly grafted olive trees need to be watered thoroughly once, and then watered every 4 days. After entering summer, they need to be watered every day. They must be watered thoroughly to keep the soil moist to meet the normal growth needs of the olive trees.

How long to see sunlight: 20 days after the olive tree has taken root, the shade can be removed and it can be exposed to sunlight, and then it can be maintained normally.