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Plant Propagation

New Here - WHEN to Propogate

21 years ago

Okay, I think I'm getting the hang of this cutting/rooting in growth hormone/soil mixture and humid conditions for propogating...my only question is, how do you know what time of the year to take your cutting??? Is it different for every plant or is there some universal propogating month? Thanks!!

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bubbagardener
21 years ago
There are different times for different plants such as greenwood cuttings, softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings, etc. A good book on propagating will help you out immensely. One I would personally recommend is "AHS Plant Propagation" by Alan Toogood. Color pictures and detailed instructions make it easy for the newbie propagator. Well worth the money if you are serious about getting started. Every plant has it's "BEST" time. The trick is figuring out what time of year that is.
Tom_w
21 years ago
The months of June and July are when many plants are best started from cuttings. You many find the plants you want to propagate in the web page below.

Many of the plants you wish to propagate could be listed here on Garden Web. Do a search with the plant name and you may find a discussion on it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs, Trees and Vines with Stem Cuttings
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