Various possibilities
There are three variants to choose from in order to independently propagate a pine tree:
- the graft
- the cultivation from seeds
- growing from cuttings
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The graft
Grafting, also known as grafting, is a bit of a hassle and requires a little experience. Here you join three different parts of the jaw:
- a piece of the trunk
- root
- and the so-called rice (the upper part of the trunk with some branches)
The technology is primarily used in bonsai care. The ideal time to graft a pine is in winter.
Propagation from seeds
To grow a pine tree from seeds, you can
- buy the seeds at the nursery
- or collect it yourself
It's best to go looking for it on a dry day in late winter or spring. Make sure to collect the freshest possible seeds, as weather conditions such as humidity or rain influence the likelihood of germination. Then proceed as follows:
- dig a small hole in the desired location (as sunny as possible)
- put the pine seeds in and cover them with soil
- water the soil regularly
Pull cuttings
For the propagation of a pine by cuttings, it is best to choose a day in spring or summer. Use shoot tips that are no longer soft but also not yet lignified. It is important not to cut them off, but to tear them off. Better roots form at the wound, the so-called bovine tongue, than at a straight cut. Now all you have to do is remove the side shoots. The first new shoots will soon appear in a growing pot in a bright place. A film also promotes the growth of your new jaw. In the following spring, the cuttings are sufficiently developed that you can put them outside.
