How to propagate the Chinese hackberry

1. Preparation before sowing

Hackberry is usually propagated by sowing. By September or October, the seeds of the Hackberry will mature and the mature fruits will be reddish-brown. They should be harvested in time, spread out to dry in the shade, and then the debris should be removed. The seeds should be mixed with sand and stored, and then sown in the spring of the following year.

2. Sowing Method

Before sowing, the seeds must be processed first. First, use a wooden stick to break the seed shells, and then sow them on the seedbed. The soil of the seedbed should be loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy soil. After sowing the seeds on the soil, cover it with a layer of fine soil about 2 cm thick, then cover the soil with straw, water it thoroughly, and it will germinate after about 10 days. When the seedlings grow, remove the straw in time.

3. Post-maintenance

After the seeds germinate, you must pay attention to careful maintenance, weed and loosen the soil in time, remember to fertilize, and pay attention to thinning.