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Air layering is a simple yet effective way of cloning a plant. If you would like to clone a particular tree or plant consider air layering.
Why would I want to use air layering to clone a plant?
- It’s free to air layer a plant
- You will have an exact genetic match of the plant or tree that you air layer
- You can swiftly grow a plant or tree
- You want to cut a tree branch and preserve it
Benefits of air layering
- It’s free
- Propagate fruit trees
- Early harvest on fruit trees
- You don’t need any seeds
- You don’t need to wait long to grow
- You can recycle trimmings
- You can sell or replant tree prunings
How to air layer a tree?
Time needed: 30 days
- Ring bark
Remove the bark of a section of a branch about a thumbs length long – this is called a wound
- Wrap
Wrap GroMass around the wound and seal with plastic
- Secure
Tie a zip-tie or a cable tie on the top and bottom of your wrap
- Cut
After one month cut below your air layer wrap and remove the branch
- Replant
Use GroMass to prepare a GroBottle for replanting.
- Water
Add a cup of water into your GroBottle, maintain a consistent moisture level and watch your plant or tree grow.
- Transplant
When your roots have filled the GroBottle transplant your tree or plant into a hole prepared with GroMass and water well.
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