How to Propagate Star Apple? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods
The star apple not only has high edible value, but its bark, sap, and seeds can all be used as medicine, and it also has extremely high medicinal value, so it is also a fruit tree project worth planting. So do you know what propagation methods the star apple has? How is it planted when using different propagation methods? If you want to know, let's read the introduction in the following content.
1. Seed propagation
When using seed propagation for the star apple, we must select ripe fruit, pile and compost the fruit, and after the peel softens, wash it clean by rubbing with clear water, select plump seeds, and dry them. Before sowing, we need to prepare a seedbed. Generally, nutrient soil mixed with river sand is spread on the bed surface, then the seeds are evenly scattered, and a thin layer of nutrient soil is covered, water is poured once, and a shade shed is built to wait for seedlings to emerge. During the stage when the seeds emerge, we should spray water frequently to keep the bed surface moist and promote seed germination.
2. Cutting propagation
When planting the star apple by cutting propagation, we first need to prepare a seedbed. The cutting seedbed is mainly made by mixing coconut coir and yellow subsoil, and two days before cutting, the seedbed should be disinfected. Then we need to select healthy branches with plump buds as cuttings, properly trim the cuttings, soak them in carbendazim liquid for about ten minutes, then soak them in rooting liquid or dip them in rooting powder, which helps the cuttings take root. Finally, insert the treated cuttings into the seedbed for raising seedlings, and at the same time build a frame, and keep the seedbed well ventilated. Another point we need to note is that in order to avoid rot in the cuttings, before new roots emerge, we need to spray chlorothalonil frequently.
3. Grafting propagation
The grafting technique for the star apple is actually the same as grafting for other fruit trees. Grafted star apple trees are actually better in quality, have a shorter growth period, and can also play a role in dwarfing the tree, so ordinary growers generally use grafting propagation to plant the star apple. First, we need to cultivate star apple seedlings by seed propagation to use as rootstock, then select star apple branches with excellent quality, many fruits, and no pests or diseases as scions, and use the cut grafting method for grafting propagation. During this period, what should be noted is that if we want the cut to heal quickly, then we must prevent outside air from entering, and the plastic film used for binding should be tied tightly, with no air leakage. At the same time, we must wait until the cut is completely healed and new buds have grown before uncovering the binding.
The propagation methods for the star apple are generally seed propagation, cutting propagation, and grafting propagation. Seed propagation is the most traditional propagation method, while in current production the most commonly used is still grafting, so everyone can focus on studying the specific operation process of grafting propagation. If needed, you can leave a message for the editor.