What could be nicer than nurturing and caring for plants from the nursery on, as they grow observe and finally the reward, either through a beautiful bloom, delicious fruit or both!?
Propagating or grafting plants yourself is therefore very important, because it is not only important for the plants, but also relaxing for the wallet. The propagation and grafting of plants is often only trusted to experienced gardeners and hobby gardeners, but it is often easier than you think. Strawberries, for example, can be propagated very easily, but it becomes more difficult with exotic plants and the finishing process finally the supreme discipline in which passionate hobby gardeners put their knowledge and skills to the test can.
In our guide "Refining and Propagating" we would like to show you how to take plant breeding into your own hands. The articles explain the basics and technical terms and provide practical instructions for plant propagation and grafting.
Grafting involves transplanting a part of a plant onto another plant. This mainly happens with fruit and rose varieties. You transfer the good qualities of the mother plant to another. The purpose is to preserve varietal purity. There are different types of refinement and you should already be familiar with them.
Refining can preserve genetic individuals for centuries.
There are also quite different methods of propagating plants. It is easy to divide the root ball. Many plants also form offshoots that can be divided. Tubers and bulbs form Kindel. Other plants, on the other hand, reproduce by means of rhizomes. Growing plants from seeds can be easy, but there are also more difficult ways. Propagation by cuttings is very common.
No matter how you propagate your plants, you should be familiar with it. You will find important information on this below.
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