Tea, as a traditional beverage in our country, has been passed down through thousands of years and is deeply loved by people. In the process of tea cultivation, cutting propagation is an ancient and effective method of reproduction. This article will introduce in detail the method of tea cutting propagation to help tea farmers master this skill, allowing tea to rejuvenate.
Basic principles of tea cutting propagationTea cutting propagation, also known as cutting propagation, refers to the process of cutting the branches of tea trees, treating them, and inserting them into the soil to make them take root and sprout, forming new tea trees. This method has the advantages of fast propagation speed, high survival rate, and stable genetic traits.
Selection of materials for tea cutting propagation1. Cuttings: Choose healthy and disease-free branches of tea trees as cuttings, usually using branches from the current year with a diameter of 0.5-1.0 cm and a length of 10-15 cm.
2. Substrate: Choose a substrate with good breathability and strong water and fertilizer retention, such as peat soil, perlite, etc.
3. Hormones: Use rooting hormones, such as indole butyric acid (IBA), naphthylacetic acid (NAA), etc., to promote rooting of cuttings.
Operational steps of tea cutting propagation1. Cutting treatment: Trim the cut cuttings to a certain length, remove any diseased spots, dead branches, etc., and then soak them in rooting hormone for 12-24 hours.
2. Substrate preparation: Sieve the substrate, remove impurities, and fill it into the cutting bed, compacting it.
3. Inserting cuttings: Insert the treated cuttings into the substrate, with a depth of about 1/3 of the length of the cutting. The row spacing and plant spacing should be determined according to the actual situation.
4. Watering and moisturizing: After inserting the cuttings into the substrate, water thoroughly and keep the substrate moist.
5. Management and maintenance: During the rooting period of the cuttings, pay attention to keeping the substrate moist, provide appropriate shading to prevent direct sunlight, observe the growth of the cuttings, and promptly remove any weak or diseased branches.
Precautions for tea cutting propagation1. Cutting selection: Choose healthy and disease-free branches of tea trees to increase the survival rate.
2. Cutting treatment: Cutting treatment is a key step in improving the survival rate, and the treatment of cuttings must be done properly.
3. Substrate selection: Choosing a substrate with good breathability and strong water and fertilizer retention is beneficial for the rooting of cuttings.
4. Management and maintenance: During the rooting period of cuttings, it is important to manage environmental factors such as water, light, and temperature.
Tea cutting propagation is an ancient and effective method of tea propagation. Mastering this skill is of great significance to tea farmers. Through the introduction in this article, it is hoped that tea farmers can master the method of tea cutting propagation proficiently, improve the yield and quality of tea, and allow tea to rejuvenate.References:
1. Zhang Wei, Li Ming. Research on cutting propagation technology of tea trees [J]. Tea Science, 2018, 38(2): 123-128.
2. Wang Lihua, Liu Fang. Research on cutting propagation technology and influencing factors of tea trees [J]. Tea Science, 2017, 37(1): 45-49.