Thursday, April 30, 2009

Can you grow a Quince bush from a cutting?

Yes I did it years ago

Can you grow a Quince bush from a cutting?
Yep.
Reply:yes you can.


Basically you need to take a cutting in late autumn.


The excellent BBC site explains it all and you can bookmark it for Autumn





http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/te...





Good luck.
Reply:Yes, I have three in the back garden from my fathers tree.
Reply:Yes but with hardwood its MUCH more difficult. Plants vary on timing. But The best time to take hardwood cutting is when they are dormant. Stems should be a little bit thicker than a pencil but not as long. Rooting hormone (avail at most garden shops) should be applied to the bottom of the cutting. Small vertical cuts should be made on the bottom part of the cutting where the hormone is to be applied. This will allow the cutting more places to grow roots from. Then once the cutting are placed in the rooting medium (vermiculite or other) the best method is to keep the tops cool and humid while applying heat to the bottom to activate growth. The heat isn't necessary but greatly increases your chance for success. So will taking several cuttings.





Here is a link with much more detailed instruction:





http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/hardwood-...

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