Written by Propagating fruit and nut trees from a host tree.
Cloning would be more apt a description for what we are doing. The clone will have 100% of the characteristics of the host plant. Our host pecan tree has to be pruned approximately every three years to keep it neat with a strong yield.
The pictures below show the store-bought rooting pod and the homemade pod. There are some differences worth mentioning; for its price, the store-bought pod leaves gaps and does not seal well. This may present an opportunity for ants and bugs with the added chance of drying out. I prefer the homemade pod since it can be sealed properly, and is pest-proof. The homemade pod also offers a tube-like support system for the development of longer roots, while the store-bought pod will cause the roots to curl within the confines of the pod.
What you will need to start propagating your tree
Of the many methods used for propagating pecan trees, air layering or marcotting is the simplest with the lowest cost.
What is needed:
- plastic bags
- insulation tape
- germinating mix
- rooting powder
- black polythene bags cut into strips
- sharp knife
- your host tree
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