What are the latest propagation methods for jaboticaba?
Jaboticaba, also known as the tree grape, is an evergreen shrub in the Myrtaceae family. What is rather unusual is that all of the jaboticaba's fruit grows directly on the trunk, which is completely different from other fruits. Jaboticaba fruit is rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other trace elements. It is plump and juicy and also has fairly high ornamental value. At present, a certain area is already under cultivation in our country, so how should jaboticaba be propagated when growing it? Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for jaboticaba. Let's take a look together!
1. Seed propagation
Seed propagation is currently the most commonly used method for jaboticaba. Under normal circumstances, each fruit contains one seed. The seeds vary in size, and most are embryonic. The germination rate of the seeds is greatly related to how fresh the seeds are; the fresher they are, the higher the germination rate. Therefore, we should sow them as soon as possible after harvesting. First, crush the fruit to remove the seeds. After about two days, the pulp gradually rots. Then rinse the pulp and mucus off the surface of the seeds with clean water and they are ready for sowing. If storage is needed, place the harvested fruit in a plastic bag after picking and refrigerate it at a temperature of about 6 degrees. When the sowing time comes, take the seeds out, treat them and sow them. The storage time can be extended to 2 months. About one month after sowing, they will germinate; if the temperature is low, germination will be slower.
2. Grafting propagation
Jaboticaba has a relatively long growth cycle and generally needs about 7 years before it begins to bear fruit, but using grafting propagation can advance the fruiting time of jaboticaba. After grafting, with careful management, it generally begins to bear fruit in 3-4 years. First, we need to choose trees within 2 years old as grafting rootstock, and then select branches about 1-2 years old from fruiting mother trees as grafting scions. Grafting time should generally be chosen in seasons with lower temperatures such as autumn and winter, and the survival rate of the grafting will be greatly improved. Because of the weather in spring and summer, the survival rate of grafting is very low, so everyone must pay attention to the grafting time when grafting.
3. Cutting propagation
Cutting propagation can also be used for propagating jaboticaba. Generally, in the middle of May each year, choose branches with 2-3 nodes and about 5 leaves. Soak them for disinfection, then choose peat soil as the cutting nutrient soil, and the rooting rate can reach 90%. You can also use cuttings about 10 cm long. The number of leaves on the cuttings must not exceed 5. After disinfection, insert them into a medium of mixed sand and soil, which can also promote rooting of the cuttings. However, because the process of cutting propagation is too troublesome and the rooting survival rate is relatively low, everyone is not advised to use cutting propagation when propagating.
The above is a brief introduction to jaboticaba propagation methods. However, no matter which propagation method is used, its growth cycle is relatively long. Therefore, when planting, everyone should pay attention to management work such as pruning, water and fertilizer, and pest and disease control, so as to ensure healthy growth of jaboticaba, increase yield, and expand your own planting economic benefits. Today's introduction ends here. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.