How to propagate fruit vines

1. Division propagation method

1. Time: The best time for division propagation is in early spring, from February to March, when you can start after the soil thaws.

2. Method: Dig the fruit vine out of the soil, gently shake off the dirt, clean the roots, then arrange the tangled roots neatly and tidy, then use a knife to cut the mother root into several small pieces, making sure to leave a part of the roots on each piece. In addition, trim the leaves and remove the dead and diseased leaves, which will be beneficial to the survival of the new plant.

3. Disinfection: The new small branches need to be soaked in a solution of thiophanate-methyl for a few minutes for disinfection, then taken out and dried. After drying, you can plant it in a pot.

4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting. It should be noted that the root damage caused by division leads to weak absorption capacity. Therefore, except for the first thorough watering, watering should be controlled within one month, otherwise the roots will easily rot. Spray an appropriate amount of water on the leaves every day according to the temperature and humidity to keep them moist.

5: Light: After division, be careful to avoid direct sunlight and provide appropriate shade.

6. Fertilization: The roots of newly transplanted plants are fragile and have very poor absorption capacity. Be careful not to apply fertilizer at this time. Wait for a month until the roots slowly recover before applying regular fertilizer and maintenance.

2. Seed propagation method

When propagating by sowing, you must pay attention to timing and sow the seeds of the fruit vine immediately after collecting them. Generally, it is planted in indoor pots first. Note that the soil must be disinfected before it can be used to plant fruit vines. The temperature suitable for seed germination is about 24-26℃. They will germinate one to two weeks after sowing. Wait until the seedlings grow three or four leaves before transplanting.

3. Tissue Culture Propagation

This method has high technical requirements. Generally, the axillary buds are disinfected and sterilized and then placed on a culture medium. After several different culture media are used to cultivate complete new plants, the seedlings are transplanted into potting soil after they grow. This method is technically complex and costly, and is rarely used in breeding in ordinary families.