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Winter plant propagation by division

June 30, 2020
Clone or duplicate plants by dividing. May also be useful to reinvigorate or restart ageing plants.
The exact process will differ for each species but generally involves digging up part or all of the plant, carefully separating or cutting rooted sections before removing most of the leaf surface area and replanting in new locations. Post care includes watering and weeding as required.

Divide and replant bulbs such as daffodil, multiplying leeks
  June   July   August  
  winter  propagation  plants 
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Autumn plant propagation

Date   April 15, 2017
Details   From Cuttings:
  • Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) – Hardwood cuttings root easily in moist soil.
  • Redcurrants (Ribes rubrum) – Similar to blackcurrants, easy to propagate in autumn.
  • Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) – Hardwood cuttings take well in cool conditions.
  • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – Grows well from hardwood cuttings.
  • Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in late autumn.
  • Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) – Can be propagated from root or cane cuttings.
  • Figs (Ficus carica) – Hardwood cuttings root well when planted in well-draining soil.
  • Mulberries (Morus spp.) – Hardwood cuttings from dormant wood work best.
  • Pomegranates (Punica granatum) – Take cuttings from mature wood for best results.
  • Olives (Olea europaea) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can root in autumn in mild climates.
  • Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) – Semi-hardwood cuttings root well in autumn.
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – Best propagated from cuttings before frost arrives.
  • Lavender (Lavandula spp.) – Can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings.
By Division:
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Spreads easily, divide to control growth.
  • Mint (Mentha spp.) – Extremely vigorous; division helps manage spreading.
  • Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) – Clumps can be split into smaller bunches.
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) – Root cuttings or divisions work well.
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) – Clumps can be divided to encourage more flowering plants.
  • Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) – Large crowns can be divided for new plants.
  • Strawberries (Fragaria spp.) – Runners can be transplanted, or clumps divided.
  • Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) – Tubers can be dug up and replanted.
  • Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) – Mature crowns can be split to establish new beds.
  • Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) – Easy to divide and replant.
  • Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) – A perennial green that benefits from division.
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) – Edible flowers and shoots, can be divided every few years.
  • Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) – Can be split and spread around food forest edges.
  • Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum) – Great nitrogen fixer, divides well in autumn.
  • Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) – Young fiddleheads are edible; spreads by rhizomes.
Available     March   April   May  
Tags     activity  plants  propagation  autumn 
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Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand

Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand

Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,
  nitrogen  permaculture  plants  collection 
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