Cut cuttings from the mother plants
Since the real laurel can achieve strong growth per year from a certain age, the propagation of cuttings is within the general scope Pruning the plants a viable option for that Multiplication. The best time to propagate bay leaf by cuttings is in August and September. Then cut branches at least 8 inches long from the laurel bush and remove the lower leaves. It is important that they are as semi-mature as possible Cut cuttings. This means that the respective shoots should not be quite old and lignified, but they must also not be very fresh shoots with light green, soft leaves.
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The right substrate for the propagation of bay leaves from cuttings
Basically for all types of cuttings it is important that the cuttings are placed in a substrate with a uniform level of moisture. Therefore mix a certain amount of peat and sand with a humus-rich and loose one
Growing substrate.(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) Although the real laurel is in full sun Locations loves, cuttings should not necessarily be exposed to the full power of the sun. You would likely dry out and not be able to form roots with it. It has proven to be advantageous if an increased air humidity is maintained during the rooting phase by covering it with plastic film or by installing it in a greenhouse.Alternatives to propagation by cuttings
The following factors are important for the successful propagation of bay leaves by cuttings:
- the cut suitable shoot tips
- a big enough one pot
- a suitable substrate for constant soil moisture
- a lot of patience until the roots are formed
Should you be in your garden or on balcony already have laurel plants, there is sometimes another possibility of Multiplication possible. The spice laurel tends to form root runners, which are called Offshoot cut off and put in its own pot planted can be.
Tips & Tricks
The spice laurel Laurus nobilis can also be propagated via seeds, but this is up to the first harvest of leaves for the kitchen requires a lot of patience.
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