How to grow rose seedlings

1. Cutting seedling cultivation

Choose spring or autumn, cut branches that are in good development, leave the leaves on the top, and remove the leaves below to prevent rot. Then dip the branches in rooting powder, insert them into the moist substrate, place them in semi-shade, and after the roots grow, you can move them to a large pot for maintenance.

2. Grafting and seedling raising

The time can be chosen to be March, July or mid to late September. Summer is the best time, as recovery is fastest during this period. It is best to use the bud grafting method. The rootstock needs to be two years old, strong and free of diseases and insect pests. Insert the selected branches and buds, fit them tightly, and tie them with plastic strips on the outside. It will heal in about one to two weeks, and remove the binding strips in about 15 days.

3. Seedling cultivation

It can be done in spring, summer and autumn. The seeds have a hard outer skin and need to be stored in sand for a period of time to increase the germination rate. First soak the seeds in 40-degree water for about 5-7 hours, then take them out and dry them. Choose a shallow pot and fill it with humus soil. After sowing the seeds, cover them with a layer of fine soil about 2 cm thick. Maintain a good temperature and they will sprout in about a month.