How to propagate the latest Akebia quinata? Propagation methods for Akebia quinata

Akebia quinata is an evergreen vine with a wide distribution in China, and its wild distribution range is very extensive. Akebia quinata has very high economic value and is rich in nutrients. It is not only a nectar plant, its fruit can be eaten fresh, but it can also be used for winemaking, making fruit pulp, and more. Its roots also have certain medicinal value. So how should Akebia quinata be propagated when growing it? Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for Akebia quinata. Let's take a look together!

1. Seed propagation

Every year in September, the seeds of Akebia quinata mature. At this time, carry out seed collection work and store them until the following spring for sowing. Before sowing, the seeds should be washed with alkaline water, then rinsed with clean water. Then the seedbed soil should mainly be sandy soil. On the seedbed, dig shallow furrows with a row spacing of about 20cm and keep the furrow depth at about 4 cm. Then sow the seeds into the furrows. After sowing, apply an appropriate amount of farmyard manure, cover with an appropriate amount of plant ash, and finally cover with about 2 cm of fine soil.

After sowing, under normal conditions, they will sprout and break through the soil around Qingming Festival. After the seedlings emerge, shade measures should be taken, and attention should be paid to watering to keep the soil moist. After the seedlings are uniform, carry out weeding together with topdressing. When the seedlings grow to about 4 cm, thin them to provide sufficient growing space for the seedlings. Then insert some small bamboo strips between the seedlings to satisfy the climbing growth habit of Akebia quinata. Throughout the entire growth period of the seedlings, weeding should be done well. During drought, water in time. When there is too much water and during the rainy season, pay attention to drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot.

2. Layering propagation

The vine stems of Akebia quinata have very strong sprouting ability, so Akebia quinata can also use the layering propagation method. The time for layering propagation should be chosen in summer and autumn. Before layering, we should first select good vines and ensure the vines are robust and free of pests and diseases. After selecting the vines, the branches can be girdled to the xylem, or the branches can be directly pressed into the soil without girdling. After strengthening management, roots will form after a period of time. After rooting, separate them from the old plant, then plant them separately. The layering propagation method is very simple, but it is not suitable for large-scale seedling propagation.

3. Cutting propagation

In the rainy season or in winter, we should choose semi-lignified or fully lignified vine stems as cuttings. Keep the length at about 20cm, retain about 3 nodes, then remove the tip of the vine and retain the leaves on the upper part of the vine stem to ensure photosynthesis and improve the rooting rate of the vine stem. Keep the cutting depth at about 4 cm, and pay attention to controlling the plant and row spacing. Then note that the cutting time should mainly be in the morning and evening, and the cuttings should follow the principle of being inserted as soon as they are collected. After cutting, spray water appropriately to keep the soil moist, and do a good job of shading. Under normal management, roots can form about 3 months after cutting.

The above is a brief introduction to the propagation methods of Akebia quinata. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!