What are the latest propagation methods for cherries?

Cherries are a very common fruit, belonging to a type of cherry, and are also very popular in our country. At present, the cultivation range of cherries is relatively wide, and many people are constantly joining the ranks of cherry growers. One of the more important points in growing cherries is how to propagate them, which is also a question that many beginners pay close attention to. So today, the editor brings you the propagation methods for cherries. Let's take a look!

1. Seed propagation

After harvesting cherries, remove the seeds from the fruit, then wash off the pulp attached to the seed coat, and dry the seeds in a cool place. Because the cherry seed coat is relatively thin and its germination capacity is relatively strong, germination forcing work is not necessary. After drying, sow the seeds directly into the soil and strengthen management. They can germinate in about 2-4 weeks after sowing, and after breaking through the soil, do a good job with seedling management. When the seedlings grow to about 2 cm, they can be transplanted. However, the germination rate of cherry seeds will be affected by the plant, which reduces vigor, and sometimes the germination rate is relatively low, so it is not suitable for large-scale propagation.

2. Cutting propagation

Cutting propagation is mainly carried out in spring and summer. Select semi-mature, robust branches from healthy plants, with a diameter controlled at about 0.4 cm. If too thick, they are not suitable for germination; if too thin, they lack nutrients and the germination rate is reduced. After cutting them off, cut the branches into small sections of about 15 cm, keeping about 3 leaves per section, and then insert them into the substrate. After cutting, pay attention to covering with soil and film to improve the soil's moisture retention capacity. Rooting begins about 1 month after cutting. When the root group grows densely, transplant them. With proper management, the survival rate of cuttings can be as high as 90%, making it a relatively commonly used method of large-scale propagation.

3. Layering propagation

For layering propagation, first select branches that are more than two years old, then girdle the lower part of the branch near the node, damaging the phloem at this position to promote rooting there. Then use a sealed plastic bag filled with wet soil or moss to wrap the wound, tie both ends of the wrapped part tightly, and wait for rooting. When rooting is successful, cut off the part below the root so that it becomes a new plant, and transplant it into the main planting field. Layering propagation is generally carried out during the peak growth period of cherries. The rooting rate is high, but fruit quality will be affected to a certain extent.

4. Grafting propagation

Grafting propagation should use cherry seedlings and the like to cultivate rootstock, then select robustly growing cherry plants as scions, generally before sprouting in late spring. Try to ensure that the rootstock and scion have the same thickness, usually mainly cleft grafting and approach grafting. If cleft grafting is used, first select the grafting position on the rootstock, then cut off excess branches, split the main trunk by about 3 cm, then keep the scion at about 10 cm, cut the grafting part of the scion into a wedge shape and insert it into the bark opening in time, then wrap the graft union with plastic film and secure the grafting clip to prevent air leakage. After grafting, place the grafted seedlings in a cool place, spray water appropriately to ensure sufficient moisture, ventilate appropriately according to temperature changes, and only provide light after new buds grow.

The above is a brief introduction to several propagation methods for cherries. Among them, the methods most used for large-scale planting are cutting propagation and grafting propagation. The other two will more or less have a certain impact on labor, yield, and quality, and are not conducive to expanding planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting.