Every gardener certainly enjoys it when he grows his young plants himself. After all, he shows his ability and patience. However, if you want to grow a ginkgo from an offshoot, you need a lot of patience and many cuttings.
Propagation from cuttings is the most promising method
Even under the best conditions, only about a third of the cuttings take root. So the success rate is quite low. But don't let that put you off. This type of propagation is definitely worth a try and is much faster than sowing, since the ginkgo has a long germination period and only grows slowly.
Where can I get suitable cuttings from?
It is best to take your cuttings from a healthy and well-grown ginkgo. Take shoots that are just beginning to lignify, i.e. are no longer quite soft but not really hard either. Soft shoots that are too young rot easily, while hard, woody cuttings root very poorly. The chance of finding suitable shoots is greatest in June or July.
Cultivation in brief:
- It is best to cut cuttings just before they become woody
- about 20 to 30 cm long
- close to a knot
- Cut off the soft tip of the shoot
- remove lower leaves
- Dip shoots in rooting powder
- stick in moist growing substrate
- keep warm and bright
- keep constantly moist
How to care for a small ginkgo?
Before your cutting becomes a small ginkgo, it needs some attention and care. With rooting powder you can make it a little easier for him to form strong roots. Nevertheless, it absolutely needs light, warmth and constant moisture to thrive.
However, your cutting should not be left in the blazing sun, as it could burn. If the first new leaves grow on your ginkgo, you can assume that the rooting was successful. In the first winter, the ginkgo is not hardy either, it will only become so over time.
tips
Be sure to protect the sensitive cuttings from rot and mold. They also need consistent warmth and moisture to root.