How to Propam a Lemonnier by Bouture
Lemon trees are popular fruit trees for their beautiful appearance and delicious juicy fruits. If you want to spread your lemon tree or grow one from cuttings, you are lucky! Cuttings are an efficient and economical method of obtaining new lemon tree plants. Here is a practical guide to help you successfully spread a lemon tree per cutting.
Materials Required:
- Healthy lemon tree
- A clean and sharp secator
- A pot filled with light and well drained soil
- Water
- A transparent plastic bag
Steps to follow:
1. Preparation of the Bouture:
- Choose a healthy and vigorous lemon branch to take your cutting. Ideally, the cutting should be about 15 cm long.
- Use a clean, sharp cutter to cut the cutting just below a knot.
2. Withdrawal of Sheets:
- Gently remove the leaves from the bottom of the cutting to expose a little of the stem.
3. Planting of the Bouture:
- Plant the cutting in a pot filled with light and well drained soil, ensuring that the knot is buried in the ground.
- Slightly pull the soil around the cutting to keep it in place.
4. Watering:
- Water the cutting slightly after planting to promote rooting.
- Keep the soil moist but not wet throughout the spread process.
5. Bouture Protection:
- Cover the cutting with a transparent plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect and promote growth.
- Place the pot in a bright place but in direct sunlight.
6. Surveillance and Care:
- Monitor the soil moisture regularly and aerate the cutting if necessary.
- After a few weeks, you should start seeing roots forming. This means that your cutting took and will soon be transplanted into a larger pot.
Conclusion:
With a little patience and care, you can easily spread a lemon tree by cutting and get a new fruit tree for your garden. Don’t forget to choose a variety of lemon trees adapted to your region to ensure healthy growth and tasty fruit. Enjoy this rewarding process and the satisfaction of seeing your cutting grow into a magnificent lemon tree!