What are the steps for passion fruit cuttings?

1. Cutting time

Cutting propagation is a widely used method of propagation. If it is in the north and in a greenhouse, it can be done all year round. If it is an ordinary domestic animal, then it is usually in July and August.

2. Cutting materials

The choice of materials is very important and has many requirements. Use more mature and full branches as cuttings. It is most suitable for each branch to have two or three nodes, and the lower incision should be one centimeter away from the node, and the upper incision should be two centimeters above the top bud, so that it is easiest to survive.

3. Material processing

After choosing your cuttings, start by pruning them. Cut off most of the leaves and remove the tendrils above. After cutting, the lower end of the cuttings should be treated with indolebutyric acid so that it can take root easily.

4. Matrix Preparation

In order to meet the requirements of looseness, breathability, fertility, etc., the two types of soil can be mixed. It can be made by mixing burnt earth and garden soil in a ratio of three to seven, or two to eight.

5. Take cuttings

After the materials and substrate are prepared, you can start cuttings. Insert the cuttings to about two-thirds of the total length, neither too deep nor too shallow.

6. Post-maintenance

After planting, water thoroughly. After that, you must ensure it is moist and replenish water by spraying water every day. If you take cuttings in early spring, you also need to protect them from the cold. It will take about a month for the seedlings to grow.