Ranunculus division propagation method

Division time

Division is carried out in September and October , and the tubers and rhizomes are separated and planted. That is, when the plant wakes up from dormancy and is replanted, it is divided.

Preparation before division

Depending on the storage method, the root tubers are handled differently.

Leave the pot dormant for the summer

In early September , dig the tubers out of the pot, shake off the soil, and use your hands to break the tubers apart along the growth direction. Make sure that each separated part has a root neck, 1 to 2 new shoots, and 3 to 4 small roots. Then soak it in potassium permanganate solution for 3.5 minutes and place it in a cool place to dry.

Leave the pot and dormant in summer

The dormant tubers that have left the pot have been processed before and should be very clean and do not need to be cleaned again. However, in order to prevent root rot and ensure uniform sprouting, disinfection is still necessary. Then carry out the initial germination treatment.

Division method

In a cool, ventilated, rain-proof place, spread a 5-cm thick layer of clean wet river sand, and insert the broken tubers upside down into the wet sand, burying only the germination part and leaving the rest exposed. Spray cold water frequently to keep the river sand from drying out and waterlogging. At the same time, spray carbendazim solution once a week to prevent root rot. The tubers will grow slowly under low temperatures, and they can be planted when the buds begin to sprout like rice grains and new roots grow.

Planting should not be too deep, just bury the root neck. Too deep is not conducive to leaf growth; too shallow is not conducive to root growth. Control watering before seedlings emerge to keep the soil moist, and then gradually increase the amount of watering after the seedlings are all grown.