How to propagate horse chestnut

1. Planting

1. Pick the seeds and store them in moist sand. The temperature should not be too high. Remove the seeds in autumn and prepare for sowing.

2. Choose loam with deep soil layer and good drainage.

3. Sow the seeds in the loam, paying attention to the distance. Place the hilum downward to facilitate rooting and germination. The soil on top should not be too thick, just enough to cover the seeds.

4. After completion, provide shade and avoid exposure to the sun. When the seedlings begin to grow rapidly, increase the application of water and nutrients to ensure that the plants are supported.

2. Layering

1. It is usually carried out in April when all factors are more suitable.

2. Cut strong branches, peel them in a ring shape, then put a plastic bag on the outside, fill it with nutrient soil, then tie the two ends of the bag tightly and apply water to it regularly.

3. Wait until roots grow in autumn, then cut them off and plant them separately in the spring of the following year.

3. Cutting

1. In summer, select young branches grown in the current year, which have good growth conditions.

2. Remove the bottom leaves and leave the top leaves to facilitate survival.

3. Insert the branches into a well-drained and breathable substrate.