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Spring plant propagation

By Cutting
  • Feijoa
  • Kakabeak soft semi
  • Fig
  • Fuchsia
  • Gaultheria
  • Oregano
  • Rosemary
  • Soapwart
  • Artemisia absinthium / wormwood
  • Myrtus ugni
By Division
  • Red hot poker
  • Horse radish
  November   September   October  
  propagation  spring 
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Babaco cutting

Babaco cutting

Common name   Mountain papaya
Botanical name   Vasconcellea × heilbornii or Carica pentagona
Details  

Stem cuttings from mature plants growing under cover in North Canterbury.

Propagate and grow your own babaco plants quick and easy with stem cuttings. Simply place the cutting 1 third into the soil (right way up) and keep damp in a sunny, sheltered, warm location. Roots will form around the bottom cut surface.

Plants are self fertile, so only one plant is required to set fruit.

High success rate and should produce fruit in 12 – 18 months.
Wind tolerance   poor due to big leaves
Evergreen  
Flowers   white
Forest layer   low-tree
Frost sensitive  
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Propagation method   Cutting
Tags     subtropical  fruit  cuttings  propagation 
Price   $3.90  15cm stem cutting
Price for 4 or more   $3.50  15cm stem cutting if you buy 4 or more
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How to take cuttings

How to take cuttings

Growing new plants can be as simple as cutting a small piece off the original plant and poking it in the ground.

In many cases however more care is required and it helps to take the appropriate age wood at the correct time of the year and then provide the suitable conditions to ensure it grows its own roots.
  propagation 
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Learn to graft fruit trees (seasonal)

Grow your knowledge of fruit tree cloning through the ancient art of grafting. Learn by seeing and doing with hands on examples and one on one tuition and explanation:
  • Collecting and storing grafting (scion) wood from desired trees
  • Understanding and propagating rootstocks
  • Grafting tools and techniques
  • View many examples of grafted trees of various types, complexity and age
  • Graft your own apple tree to take home
  July   August   September  
  grafting  education  trees  propagation 
$80.00  2 hours
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Winter plant propagation by division

June 30, 2020
Clone or duplicate plants by dividing. May also be useful to reinvigorate or restart ageing plants.
The exact process will differ for each species but generally involves digging up part or all of the plant, carefully separating or cutting rooted sections before removing most of the leaf surface area and replanting in new locations. Post care includes watering and weeding as required.

Divide and replant bulbs such as daffodil, multiplying leeks
  June   July   August  
  winter  propagation  plants 
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Winter plant propagation from cuttings

June 30, 2015
Late winter (August–September) is ideal for hardwood cuttings of deciduous plants.
This method works well for many woody shrubs, vines, and trees that have woody, mature stems, dormant or slowed metabolic activity and the ability to root easily without active foliage.
  • Choose healthy, dormant, non-flowering stems.
  • Plant in moist, well-draining medium.
  • Place cuttings in a sheltered, bright area with indirect light.
  • Keep the medium moist, and check for roots after 6–8 weeks.
  August   September  
  activity  winter  propagation 
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Autumn plant propagation

Date   April 15, 2017
Details   From Cuttings:
  • Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) – Hardwood cuttings root easily in moist soil.
  • Redcurrants (Ribes rubrum) – Similar to blackcurrants, easy to propagate in autumn.
  • Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) – Hardwood cuttings take well in cool conditions.
  • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – Grows well from hardwood cuttings.
  • Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in late autumn.
  • Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) – Can be propagated from root or cane cuttings.
  • Figs (Ficus carica) – Hardwood cuttings root well when planted in well-draining soil.
  • Mulberries (Morus spp.) – Hardwood cuttings from dormant wood work best.
  • Pomegranates (Punica granatum) – Take cuttings from mature wood for best results.
  • Olives (Olea europaea) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can root in autumn in mild climates.
  • Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) – Semi-hardwood cuttings root well in autumn.
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – Best propagated from cuttings before frost arrives.
  • Lavender (Lavandula spp.) – Can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings.
By Division:
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Spreads easily, divide to control growth.
  • Mint (Mentha spp.) – Extremely vigorous; division helps manage spreading.
  • Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) – Clumps can be split into smaller bunches.
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) – Root cuttings or divisions work well.
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) – Clumps can be divided to encourage more flowering plants.
  • Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) – Large crowns can be divided for new plants.
  • Strawberries (Fragaria spp.) – Runners can be transplanted, or clumps divided.
  • Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) – Tubers can be dug up and replanted.
  • Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) – Mature crowns can be split to establish new beds.
  • Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) – Easy to divide and replant.
  • Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) – A perennial green that benefits from division.
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) – Edible flowers and shoots, can be divided every few years.
  • Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) – Can be split and spread around food forest edges.
  • Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum) – Great nitrogen fixer, divides well in autumn.
  • Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) – Young fiddleheads are edible; spreads by rhizomes.
Available     March   April   May  
Tags     activity  plants  propagation  autumn 
Event type   Plant

Summer plant propagation

Date   February 14, 2017
Details   The most suitable types for summer propagation are softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
  • Mulberry (Morus spp.) – Softwood cuttings root well in early summer.
  • Fig (Ficus carica) – Softwood cuttings with rooting hormone can establish quickly.
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum) – Best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings in mid to late summer.
  • Feijoa (Acca sellowiana) – Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer root well.
  • Gooseberries & Currants (Ribes spp.) – Red, black, and white currants propagate well from softwood cuttings in summer.
  • Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) – Softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings later in the season.
  • Blackberry & Raspberry (Rubus spp.) – Tip layering and softwood cuttings work well.
  • Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) – Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer with high humidity.
  • Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) – Best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings with bottom heat.
  • Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) – Softwood cuttings in early summer root easily.
  • Lavender (Lavandula spp.) – Semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer.
  • Oregano (Origanum vulgare) – Softwood cuttings grow well with high humidity.
  • Thyme (Thymus spp.) – Softwood cuttings root well in warm conditions.
  • Guava (Psidium guajava) – Semi-hardwood cuttings with rooting hormone.
  • Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) – Stem cuttings (setts) can be planted directly.
  • Lemon & Lime (Citrus spp.) – Semi-hardwood cuttings with misting and bottom heat.
Tips for Successful Propagation in Summer
  • Take cuttings early in the morning when plants are most hydrated.
  • Use rooting hormone to improve success rates.
  • Keep cuttings in a humid environment (plastic cover or misting).
  • Avoid direct sunlight; bright indirect light is best.
  • Ensure the growing medium is moist but well-draining (e.g., sand and perlite mix).
Available     January   December   February  
Tags     propagation  summer 
Event type   Plant