How to propagate cherries and what to pay attention to

Cherry breeding method

The main ways of cherry propagation are seedling propagation, cutting method, and aerial layering method. Its seeds can be propagated, and the natural reproduction method is seed propagation, and cutting propagation is the fastest.

Cherry breeding time

Cherries are suitable for reproduction from late July to early August. This is the period of vigorous growth of the plants and the survival rate of reproduction is relatively high.

Cherry propagation method

Cherry division propagation

When adventitious roots grow on the cherry plants, you can cut them off and plant them in separate pots. Keep them in a semi-shaded environment, and they will form independent plants after a period of time.

Cherry cutting propagation

Cherries can be propagated by cuttings in spring and summer. Select semi-mature and sturdy branches with a length of 15-20 cm and 4-6 leaves. Insert them in river sand, vermiculite or peat soil or a mixture of several kinds. Keep moist and shaded. It will take about 45-60 days for roots to grow. If properly maintained, the survival rate is generally 60-90%.

Cherry seed propagation

After picking the cherries, take out the cores, rinse them with clean water, and place them in a cool place to dry for 1-2 days before sowing. They can be sown directly in shallow pots. They will germinate about 10-30 days after sowing. When the seedlings grow to 5-10 cm, they can be transplanted.

Notes on cherry breeding

Cherries like a humid growing environment. Watering is necessary in the early stages of maintenance to keep the substrate moist, but no water accumulation should occur. Watering can be controlled in the later stages of growth, and watering should be done only after the soil is completely dry. In addition, cherries like sunlight, and the quality of the fruit will improve in places with good light.