Plant Propagation a to Z Growing Plants for Free

Name: Plant Propagation a to Z Growing Plants for Free
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ISBN: 9781554071708

ISBN-10: 1554071704

ISBN-13: 9781554071708

Edition: 2006

Authors: Geoff Bryant

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Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
Publication date: 10/9/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.00" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Introduction



Plant Propagation



What is plant propagation?


Sexual reproduction and asexual (vegetative) propagation


The miracle behind vegetative propagation


Deciding which method to use


Timing



Propagation tools


Working environment


Equipment


Hygiene



Pest and disease control


Pests


Diseases


Careful use of sprays



General propagation methods



Growing from seed


Seed structure


Obtaining seed


Storing seed


Germination and viability


Starter mixes


Seed sowing


Propagating from spores



Germination requirements



Propagation by division


Rosettes, runners and offsets


Herbaceous perennials


Natural layering and aerial roots


Suckers


Rhizomes, tubers, corms and bulbs



Propagation by division



Propagation by cuttings


Stem cuttings


Leaf cuttings


Aftercare



Propagation by cuttings



Less common techniques


Layering


Grafting


Budding


Root cuttings


Tissue culture



Techniques for some Popular Garden Ornaments


Glossary


Index