What are the methods for propagating bayberry and which method is commonly used

1. What are the breeding methods?

1. Seed propagation: You can choose ripe bayberry fruits, take out the seeds from them, and then dry them for storage. When the temperature is suitable in spring, you can prepare slightly acidic sandy loam, then sow the seeds in it, cover with plastic wrap to keep warm and moist to promote germination.

2. Grafting propagation: The survival rate of bayberry grafting can be guaranteed. The time can be selected from mid-March to early April. The temperature at this time in spring is suitable for grafting survival. Choose one-year-old seedlings as rootstocks, cut healthy and pest-free branches as scions, about 10 cm in length, and ensure that there are buds on the branches. The cut grafting method is generally used, and then the scion and joints are wrapped with a film.

3. Layering propagation: Layering propagation is generally carried out in spring. First, select plants of good quality, fill the soil under the crown, then select branches, make 2-3 cuts vertically on the branches, and apply a little rooting powder. After processing the branches, press them into the soil and pile heavy objects such as stones on top.

4. Cutting propagation: It can be carried out in spring and summer. Cut the branches, prepare suitable soil, and then insert the branches into the soil.

2. Which method is commonly used

For bayberry, the commonly used cutting method is grafting.