Reproduction of black currant cuttings is a common method in gardeners. They have the same qualities as the mother bush. This method is good because it requires minimal time, and only two seedlings out of ten will not survive.
Reproduction of black currant in summer
To manage the reproduction of black currant by cuttings in summer, a healthy, fruit-bearing shrub is looked after in the spring. For breeding, branches cut from the bush are used.
Reproduction of black currant by green cuttings is carried out in late June - early July. To implement this process, the following conditions must be met:
- First, choose flexible young green stems. They are cut at the beginning or end of the day, when there is still no sun. The upper cut must be straight, just above the kidney. At the other end, an oblique cut is made, one centimeter below the kidney. It is not recommended to select a stem larger than 12 cm.
- Soil preparation. Before landing, the ground is digged and leveled. It is applied soil mixture of sand, peat or compost.
- Carrying out the landing. Sprigs are planted at a certain angle, a little apart from each other. Between the rows observe a gap of 8 cm. The depth of planting is 2-3 cm. The earth is compacted, watered and covered with a film. The branch must almost completely be underground. Above the ground are only a small process.
- Creation of a greenhouse or its similarity. The latter means a piece of land that is covered with PVC film or plastic bottles. The sun should not scorch saplings, so the containers are treated with whitewash, covered with gauze.
- Regularly produce watering, which is an important part of planting work and care.
It is also possible to propagate black currant cuttings in August. In this case, half-aged, one-year-old cuttings are taken and soaked in a special solution. Before planting, the necessary fertilizers are added.
Taking care of the plant, they do everything possible that a thin film of moisture has formed. This is achieved by spraying. In order not to form condensation, it is necessary to carry out ventilation. The root system will form in a week or two. After that, the green stalk is watered less often.
Water and hilling contribute to a good growth of the seedling. The hillock is carefully guarded against pests and diseases until next spring. In spring, the cuttings are planted in the open ground to grow. In June they are pricked, removing 2-3 leaves. In autumn they return to a permanent place or recycle.
Reproduction of black currant in summer will give an opportunity to grow healthy plants that give tasty and healthy fruits.