Cutting propagation method of persimmon tree

1. Cutting time

Persimmon trees can be propagated by branch cuttings, but it is difficult for them to survive, so the choice of time is more important. Choose the spring from the end of March to the beginning of April. The climate during this period is suitable, and it is the time when all things sprout, which is conducive to rooting and sprouting after cuttings, and the success rate will be higher.

2. Branch selection

Choose good quality trees, cut healthy one-year-old or two-year-old branches from the top, cut them from the bottom, and keep the cut in an oblique triangle shape. This way, a larger area is in contact with the substrate, more nutrients are absorbed, and it is conducive to rooting. Leave the leaves on the upper end, preferably with buds, and remove the leaves on the lower part to prevent them from being buried in the soil and causing rot.

3. Prepare the matrix

The main requirements for the substrate are air permeability, drainage, and permeability. You can use clean perlite or plain sand and add nutrient soil to it. This way, no water accumulation will occur.

4. Take cuttings

Dip the branches in rooting powder, then insert them obliquely into the soil, water them thoroughly, and keep them moist to promote rooting. After completion, place it in a diffused light environment and avoid exposure to strong sunlight. You also need to spray water regularly with a small spray bottle to maintain the surrounding temperature at around 15-20℃.