How to Propagate Sapodilla? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods
Sapodilla was originally a tropical fruit from the Americas, and now there is also a certain cultivated area in tropical regions such as Guangdong and Yunnan in China. It gets its name because the fruit of the sapodilla looks very much like a human heart. The nutritional value of sapodilla is very high, so the planting area is also constantly expanding. So when we grow sapodilla, how should we propagate it? Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for sapodilla, let's take a look!
1. Seed propagation
Seed propagation is the most basic propagation method for sapodilla. Sapodilla ripens at around September each year. After the fruit ripens, take the seeds out of the fruit, then pick out the shriveled seeds and those with wounds. Wash the sticky pulp off the seed coat surface of the remaining seeds with clean water. Then dry the seeds in the shade, and store them in a ventilated place to prepare for sowing the next year. Before sowing, pay attention to doing a good job of germination promotion and disinfection to improve the germination capacity of the seeds. When sowing, the temperature is best controlled at 25 degrees, and once the temperature is suitable, strengthen management. Generally, about one month after sowing, they will germinate.
2. Cutting propagation
Cutting propagation is best carried out in summer, because the temperature and humidity in summer are more suitable for the growth of cuttings. We should choose a robust tree with high yield as the mother plant. Then cut off robust terminal young branches with no pests, diseases or wounds. Apply rooting agent and healing agent appropriately to the cut to promote wound healing and improve the rooting ability of the cuttings. Each cutting should be kept at about 13 cm. After completing the pre-insertion preparations, insert them vertically into the nursery bed. After insertion, control the temperature of the nursery bed at about 26-27 degrees. However, note that the rooting speed of sapodilla cutting propagation is very slow, and if managed improperly, it may even fail to root.
3. Layering propagation
Layering propagation is one of the most commonly used propagation methods for sapodilla. It is carried out every spring. First, choose robust branches that are two years old. Their diameter should be controlled at about 2 cm, then carry out girdling at a position about 22-24 cm from the top of the stem. The depth of the girdling mainly depends on the size of the branch. When you peel to the xylem and find a white substance, remove it cleanly. Then use tape to hold moist clay soil, and try to use a container with good permeability to wrap the girdled part, because if the permeability is strong, the rooting speed will be faster. Tie both ends tightly to prevent it from loosening and losing effect. Under normal management, roots will form in 2-3 months.
The above is a brief introduction to sapodilla propagation methods. There is also grafting among sapodilla propagation methods, but grafting propagation is rather troublesome to handle. Therefore, everyone needs to have a certain level of skill. When propagating, we should reasonably choose the propagation method according to our skills, preparations, and so on, to ensure successful propagation. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!