Seeds, Separation, and Cuttings

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Seeds, Separation, and Cuttings. By: Vaughn Anderson . This Powerpoint presentation provides answers for question 1-5 on the Plant Propagation Quiz. . Seeds. Bottom Tray with Holes. Seeds. Bottom Tray with 1” to ½” of potting soil added. . Seeds. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Seeds, Separation, and Cuttings

By: Vaughn Anderson

• This Powerpoint presentation provides answers for question 1-5 on the Plant Propagation Quiz.

Seeds

Bottom Tray with Holes.

SeedsBottom Tray with 1” to ½” of potting soil added.

SeedsTop tray with round holes, filled with potting soil. Top tray placed over bottom tray on top of the potting soil.

SeedsSelect seeds to put in top tray.

Seeds

Place one seed on top of the potting soil in each filled hole of top tray.

Seeds

Cover seeds with 1/8” to ¼” of potting soil.

SeedsWrite name of plant on label in PENCIL.

SeedsFor example: A variety of tomatoes is BIG BEEF. The tag must be labeled BIG BEEF. It is NOT Necessary to write Tomato on the label.

Seeds

Water thoroughly and lightly with a sprinkling can.

SeedsStore in warm place in the light. Some seeds require darkness.

Separation

The next slides show you how to propagate plants by the separation method,

Separation Select pot with several plants in it.

SeparationDepot.

SeparationTear individual plants apart.

SeparationReplant individual plants one plant per pot.

SeparationWater each newly potted plant thoroughly.

SeparationStore in a location best suited for the particular kind of plant.

Cuttings• The next slides explain how

to propagate plants by cuttings.

Cuttings Select and cut one year old growth only.

CuttingsCutting one year old growth.

CuttingsCutting one year old growth.

CuttingsRemove Leaves if necessary.

CuttingsOne year cuttings to ready to be propagated.

CuttingsDip cuttings in rooting hormone.

Cuttings• Holes in pot allow air into

the bottom.Select a pot with holes in the bottom.

Cuttings

• Adds mycorrhizae to rooting area.

• Provides air space for ventilation

Put 2” to 3” of pine needles and leaves in the bottom of the pot.

MUTUALISTIC ASSOCIATION BETWEEN A FUNGUS (MYCO) AND THE ROOTS (RHIZA) OF THE PLANTS

Cuttings• Perlite holds moisture and

air.Fill pot with Perlite.

CuttingsPush each cutting down through the perlite to the pine needles.

CuttingsTrim to 1’ to 2’ high.

CuttingsWater thoroughly.

CuttingsStore in cool place.

This completes questions 1 to 4.

End ofPart I

Plant Propagation Quiz