- What can I do to propagate pokeweed?
- What do I have to consider when sowing?
- How can I prevent pokeweed from multiplying?
Plants from the genus of pokeweed are usually quite easy to propagate. Often you don't have to do anything at all, because the birds do the spreading of the seeds all by themselves. In addition, pokeweed velvets itself.
The pokeweed takes care of its own propagation
What can I do to propagate pokeweed?
If you would like to multiply your pokeweed in a targeted manner, you can do this quite simply by dividing the roots. In contrast to the extraction of seeds and subsequent sowing, the pokeweed will only grow where you want it. Birds like to eat the berries and seeds and spread them with their droppings. Then pokeweed will also grow where this is perhaps not desired.
A good time to divide the pokeweed is in the spring before the plant sprout again. Dig up the root ball and divide it into two or more if the plant is larger. Plant each part individually in a bright location. Add a little well-rotted compost to each planting hole for good growth. Pour the pokeweed well.
What do I have to consider when sowing?
Sowing the pokeweed is also quite easy, because the seeds germinate very easily. As cold germs, the seeds need cool temperatures in order to be able to germinate at all. Therefore, sowing in autumn or early spring is recommended.
How can I prevent pokeweed from multiplying?
If you do not want pokeweed to grow all over your garden in the future, then you should prevent the development of seeds. Regularly cut off wilted flowers before the dark red to black fruits can form. It is best to wear gloves when cutting the pokeweed because all parts of this plant are poisonous. Skin contact can lead to undesirable reactions.
The essentials in brief:
- reproduce by themselves and by birds
- Propagation by seed or root division possible
- are toxic to humans and mammals
- grows easily
- unhindered spread should be combated
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You don't actually have to do anything to propagate your pokeweed, it's more important to prevent the plant from spreading unhindered throughout the garden.