How to Plant Money Willow Seeds? Detailed Guide to Planting Methods and Seedling Techniques

Money willow is a rare tree species, and wild resources can no longer meet the demand, so the prospects for artificial cultivation are very great. So how do you plant money willow seeds?

1. How to plant money willow seeds?

1. Select high-quality, plump money willow seeds.

2. Choose flat land with sufficient sunlight for planting.

3. Prepare the land in advance, remove weeds, apply fertilizer, and water.

4. Keep the sowing depth at about 1-2 cm.

2. Other Propagation Methods

Propagation by sowing grows relatively slowly, so cutting propagation is generally the most common method.

When taking cuttings, choose vigorous shoot tips from the current year that are semi-lignified as cuttings, cut 6-10 cm sections with nodes, and make the cuts smooth and neat. Remove the lower leaves and keep only 3-4 small leaves at the top. Buy 1 ampoule of vitamin B12 injection, open it, dip the cuttings in the liquid, take them out and let them dry for a while before inserting them. Before inserting, use a spray bottle the day before to moisten the culture soil in the pot, but do not spray too much; by the next day it will be just moist, which is most suitable for cuttings. The insertion depth is 3-4 cm. When inserting, first poke a hole in the soil with chopsticks or a bamboo stick, then insert the cutting, press the soil firmly with your hand so that the pot soil and the cutting are fully in contact, and then water thoroughly once.

After inserting, it is best to cover the flower pot with a plastic bag and tie the opening tightly with a string. Open it again when watering is needed, and tie it back up after moistening. The pot that has been used for cuttings should be placed where there is no direct sunlight. Within 10 days after cuttings, the pot soil should be sprayed with water every day except on rainy days. When the air is dry, it is suitable to spray twice, but the amount of water sprayed each day should not be too much. After 10 days, the soil should still be kept moist. Keep it shaded within 4-5 weeks, and only after sprouting can it gradually receive some sunlight. Generally, it takes about two months to take root. After that, it only needs shade for 2-3 hours at noon, and the rest of the time it can receive light freely to help produce nutrients through photosynthesis.

Money willow has strong adaptability and can currently serve as an economic tree species for selling leaves. Money willow tea on the market sells very well.