Pushing a Citronnier from Boutures – with garlic
The lemon tree is a fruit tree appreciated for its fragrant citrus fruits and delicious acidity. If you want to grow your own lemon tree, you can do it from cuttings using garlic as a growth aid. Here is how to proceed:
- 1. Preparation of the Boutures: Select a healthy and vigorous branch of your lemon tree to make it a cutting. This branch must be about 15-20 cm long.
- 2. Removal of the Bouture: Cut the cutting with a clean and sharp pruner, making sure to make a clean cut under a knot.
- 3. Preparation of garlic: Take a clove of garlic and cut it into pieces. The garlic will act as a growth stimulant for the cutting.
- 4. Planting of the Bouture: Plant the cutting in a mixture of soil and sand, ensuring that only the lower third of the stem is buried.
- 5. Insertion of garlic: Insert the pieces of garlic around the cutting into the soil. The garlic will release sulphur compounds that will promote root development.
- 6. Watering: Lightly water the cutting and place it in a bright place but in direct sunlight.
- 7. Maintenance: Keep the soil moist but not wet. Also monitor the appearance of roots by gently pulling the cutting after a few weeks.
By following these steps, you can grow your own lemon tree from cuttings using garlic as a natural ally to promote growth. Enjoy this fruit tree at home and enjoy fresh lemons carefully grown!