- Cut and plant cuttings
- Grow quinces from seeds
- Seeds of ornamental quinces germinate slowly
- tips and tricks
Ornamental quince can be propagated in two ways: by cuttings or seeds. Propagation by cuttings is preferable because it is less complex and easier to achieve than raising from seeds. False quinces grown from cuttings flower earlier.
Cut and plant cuttings
- Take cuttings in June
- Remove lower leaves
- Plant in the ground in a partially shaded location
- Water well
- Water regularly
The cuttings, which are at least 20 centimeters long, are cut in early summer. After removing the leaves, place the branches in the sun for a short time so that the interfaces dry.
Put the cuttings in loose potting soil. At least two eyes must be underground. The new roots form on them.
Whether the propagation has been successful can be seen when the cutting forms new leaves or new shoots grow.
Grow quinces from seeds
Seeds are obtained from ripe fruits. Remove them from the pulp and let them dry well.
Place the dried seeds in the refrigerator over winter. To do this, fill a shallow bowl with moist sand and cover the seeds with cling film.
As soon as the days start getting longer in March, the seed tray is placed on the window sill, initially with foil. This is aired once a day so that the seeds do not rot or become moldy.
Seeds of ornamental quinces germinate slowly
Now you need a lot of patience, because the germination process can take up to two months. Not all seeds will sprout either, so it's better to sow a few more.
Keep the soil moist but not wet until the seed has germinated. As soon as the seedlings are about five centimeters high, place them individually in small pots filled with potting soil.
You should keep the small quinces on the windowsill or another bright place for two years before planting them out in a suitable location in the garden.
tips and tricks
Instead of putting the cuttings straight into the ground, you can also place them in a glass of water. There you can track whether new roots are forming. Once a few have grown, plant the small ornamental quinces in pots and after two years transplant them outdoors.
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