How to propagate millet by cutting
You may not know how to propagate millet by cutting and the fastest method for millet cutting to take root in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, let's learn about it together.
I believe everyone is familiar with millet. As long as the temperature is suitable, it can continue to grow and bloom all year round, which is a very easy-to-care-for woody plant. Moreover, the fragrance of the flowers is very pleasant. Keeping a pot indoors can fill the room with fragrance. In family pot cultivation, millet is mainly propagated by cutting, including most of the ones we buy, which also come from cuttings. Why is it that many friends can't cut well at home? How should we cut?
In fact, cutting millet is not difficult. First of all, we need to choose the right season. The best time for millet cutting is in spring when the temperature is around 20 degrees. Generally speaking, in the north, it is best to cut from May to June. When cutting, be sure not to choose too tender branches, as tender branches easily lose water and will not grow roots quickly. It is best to choose semi-woody branches from the current year that are relatively hard, keeping them about 10 centimeters long and cutting off most of the leaves at the bottom, leaving only a part of the leaves at the top.
Make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the branch. If you have root powder or root solution, dilute it with water and soak the bottom of the branch in it for 1 to 2 hours to effectively promote root growth. After soaking, prepare a well-ventilated soil for planting. When cutting millet, be sure to use well-ventilated soil and never use garden soil, as it is difficult to grow roots in garden soil at home. Plant it directly in loose, breathable, and nutritious soil, water it thoroughly, and add some root solution and carbendazim to the water.
After cutting, be sure to place it in a place with scattered sunlight. Ensure good air humidity. If humidity cannot be guaranteed, you can find a few branches to make a plastic arch shed for it, keeping it moist inside. You can also place it in an environment with scattered light and spray the leaves with a fine mist from a watering can three times a day—morning, afternoon, and evening—under the premise of ventilation, allowing the leaves to absorb some water and prevent them from wilting, which can also help increase air humidity. After cutting, when the soil surface is dry, water it thoroughly. It will take about 2 to 3 months to grow roots.
This is the method for cutting millet. Many friends fail to make it survive after cutting millet. Usually, about a month after cutting, they will pull it out to check. You should remember that the speed of millet cutting to take root is relatively slow. Although it can grow buds, it does not grow roots. It takes at least more than two months to grow roots. If you frequently pull out the branches to check during the rooting period, it will lead to cutting failure. As long as you understand this point and follow the method I described, without frequently pulling it out to check, only ensuring good air humidity and soil moisture, within 2 to 3 months, we will see it grow rapidly. Then, you can transplant it to new potting soil, which can ensure the survival of the cuttings and prevent any problems.
The above is all about how to propagate millet by cutting and the fastest method for millet cutting to take root. Have green plant enthusiasts understood it?