sharkhunter Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi, was wondering if you can grow laurel from black fruits that they are bearing now. If this is possible then how should i go about it, thanks in advance, hugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 My propagation books doesn't mention growing from fruits, but you can take basal cuttings in Sept.Take 10cm semi ripe cuttings and root in a cold frame and plant or pot on in spring. (oh and says to use hormone rooting powder) It also gives it an easy rating! As for the fruit stick some in a pot 'o' muck and see!Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkhunter Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi, thanks for reply, it all sounds so easy ????? I take it that the cuttings will be semi ripe in September? i don't have a cold frame will they do as well under a sheet of glass/perspex leant against a wall and kept frost free, please excuse me if that last question is a wee bit daft, Hugh. [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 We will always excuse you for being a wee bit daft. Hugh [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi HughI agree with Lou. A semi-ripe cutting is a shoot from this year that is starting to harden up but has not got hard bark on it yet - typically mainly green but starting to turn brown as the bark is forming, if you see what I mean.If you're putting it under glass next to a wall make sure you check it regularly and keep the soil damp - the soil tends to be drier near walls.Prop two bits of glass at either end as well otherwise you may create a wind tunnel effect.A mix of compost, earth and sand (up to a third sand) is good for encouraging rooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Have a look here Hugh!http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0800/semi_ripe.aspI think as long as its frost free you should be fine!Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sorry cassis, posted before i saw yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 That's okay, Lou - goes to show, not everything I post is cobblers! [:D](Just most of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike151 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 the black fleshy part needs washing off & the seeds putting in sandy soil in trays over winter ,preferably in a cold frame , mainly to keep squirrils etc off them. i grew about 30 last year from seed, the 30 left outside were eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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