How to propagate Datura by sowing? Detailed method introduction
Datura is native to subtropical regions and has fairly strong adaptability, so it is not very difficult to grow. Because Datura seeds have relatively strong cold tolerance, propagation is generally done by sowing. So how should Datura sowing be carried out? And what issues need attention?
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1. Mix your Datura seeds thoroughly with sand - enough to cover the seeds - and place them in a cardboard box in your refrigerator. This is called stratification, which helps the seeds germinate once they are sown.
2. Leave the seed-sand mixture in your refrigerator - or outside, if the temperature is not cold enough to freeze it solid - until you are ready to plant the seeds.
3. Plant in peat pots or other fiber pots, then they can be planted directly into the soil, or, if you want to plant them directly outside, do so after all danger of frost has passed by starting Datura seeds indoors at any time.
4. Sow your Datura seeds 3/4 inch deep. If you are sowing outside in the garden, choose a well-drained spot in full sun and space the seeds 24 and 36 inches away from the mother plant. Keep the soil, whether in pots or in the garden, slightly moist.
5. Cover the soil, if you have planted Datura outside, with a sheet of black plastic. Trash bags will work fine. This helps warm the soil and speeds up germination.
6. Continue to keep the soil moist until the Datura seeds germinate. This may happen in as little as two weeks or take as long as 8.
Introduction to Datura propagation methods
]Introduction to Datura propagation methods
[Common question] How does Datura propagate?
[Expert answer]
Datura is commonly propagated by seed.
Seed propagation
Collect ripe fruits at the end of the flowering period, take the seeds, and sow in early April.
Propagate by seed, either by direct sowing or by raising seedlings and transplanting. Direct sowing method: carried out from late March to mid-April, with row spacing 43cm×33cm, sowing 6-7 seeds per hole, using 7.5kg of seed per 1hm2. Seedling-raising and transplanting method: in intercropping or relay-cropping fields, or when the previous crop has not yet matured, in order to make economical use of the land, sow and raise seedlings in March, and transplant when the seedlings have 4-6 true leaves in early to mid-May to June.
Cutting propagation
Take young shoots with buds and insert them as cuttings in fertile soil.
Editor's summary:Some friends have asked about the propagation methods of Datura. Today the editor has given a brief introduction. Generally, Datura is mostly propagated by seed. I hope this is helpful to everyone.
How does Datura propagate
Sowing propagation of Datura
Datura is commonly propagated by sowing. Generally, the seeds mature in winter, and the mature seeds can be taken out and sown the following year. Note that Datura sets seed rather difficultly, so artificial pollination can be carried out to promote fruit maturity.
Datura sowing is generally carried out in early April, and can be done by direct sowing or by raising seedlings and transplanting. Scatter the seeds on the sowing bed, cover lightly with soil, press firm, then spray with water, and they will sprout quickly. When sprouting, some rice straw can be placed on top to provide shade and retain moisture. After a period of growth, they can be transplanted. Transplanting can generally be carried out from late May to early June.
During the seedling growth period, always pay attention to weeding, and earth up in time to prevent the plants from lodging. When the young seedlings reach about 10cm, thinning can be carried out, removing the weak-growing seedlings, generally keeping 2 seedlings per hole. During vigorous growth, appropriate topdressing can be applied. When the Datura seedlings have 4-6 true leaves, they can be transplanted.
Cutting propagation of Datura
Besides sowing propagation, Datura can also be propagated into new plants by cuttings.
Datura cutting propagation can be carried out in spring or autumn. When cutting in spring, 1-year-old to 2-year-old branches can be selected; when cutting in autumn, mature branches of the current year can be selected as cuttings. For cutting, vermiculite or perlite can be chosen as the rooting medium. Insert the cuttings into the medium and maintain a certain air humidity; generally they will root in about 15-20 days.