How to Propagate Plants: 4 Methods to Master
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One of the best ways to keep your gardening costs low is learning the art of plant propagation. With a combination of time and skill, you can clone, graft, divide, and air layer your way to a lush garden without breaking the bank. Join Chris as she shares exactly how to propagate using the four most popular methods.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Division - Methods & Tools
01:45 - Division - Timing Fresh Growth
02:07 - Division - Tear Apart
02:35 - Division - Benefits
02:53 - Cuttings
03:23 - Cuttings - Timing Soft Hard Wood
03:53 - Cuttings - Sage & Keep Cuttings Moist
04:28 - Cuttings - Before Cutting & Length
05:34 - Cuttings - Setup Station
06:13 - Cuttings - Setup Rooting Hormone
06:44 - Cuttings - Sharp Tool & 4 Nodes
08:00 - Cuttings - Trim Foliage
08:49 - Cuttings - Dip & Stick
09:15 - Cuttings - Prop Station
09:42 - Cuttings - Why Not Water?
10:12 - Graft
10:39 - Graft - Why Graft?
11:31 - Graft - Whip & Tongue
11:56 - Graft - Chip Budding
12:39 - Layering
13:20 - Layering - Identify Stems On Catmint
13:46 - Layering - Severing Layered Oregano
14:14 - Layering - Woodier Stems Gooseberry
14:54 - Layering - Wounding Woody Material
15:10 - Layering - Easy Method
15:37 - Outro
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@ellenkuang8853 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh grafting is my dream gardening skill to learn. My great uncle is a grafting master. He grafted his own 6-in-1 mixed citrus tree, a 4-in-1 grapefruit tree and multiple 4-in-1 stone fruit trees.
@TheRealHonestInquiry 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! I'm gonna start with those grafting tools with interchangeable styles that perfectly match the cuts. I feel grafting as a skill will make growing fruit from seed more valuable since now you can roll the genetic dice to see if something good comes up and /or use it for rootstock and graft your desired varieties on :)
@awkwardlyrachel5524 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to making many "fruit cocktail" trees, like your great uncle. Such a great idea for single people or small families! 😁
@NowAbundant 2 жыл бұрын
how did he do that...please tell
@calvinallen4719 2 жыл бұрын
Ellen kuang I need your uncle as a mentor. Which books are good to read about grafting I wonder?
@rachelhall4808 Жыл бұрын
That’s so freakin kool! I one day too wish to master grafting.
@munderscoreo 2 жыл бұрын
Love Chris’ teaching style. She makes it very easy for me to understand how and more importantly why. Less is more. She is the ideal teacher!
@jerrywhidby. 2 жыл бұрын
That was the same thought that entered my mind. I have seen several videos on taking cuttings, and none were as thorough and easy to understand as her explanation. She made it make sense.
@pnwgardenergal1325 2 жыл бұрын
Does Chris have a channel ?
@paulsomething8 2 жыл бұрын
I already knew all this but I still enjoyed the video. Chris' delivery is amazing. I could watch these videos all day.
@debbino4249 2 жыл бұрын
@@jerrywhidby. Me too also:) -- This gal is very clear/concise, no time waster; gets to the point, and she is a treasure. More from this gal pleeeeze.
@jb-sz2kw 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant teacher. Really clear instructions and easy to follow. More Chris 🙂
@puppypi9668 2 жыл бұрын
Does she have her own channel I wonder? :>
@donttrustjxlzz2248 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you we are thinking of doing this so my daughter can take our plants with her. A little piece of home
@epicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
It's a great way to bring sentimental plants to a new spot!
@Megan-nt7dm 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Japanese maple that came from a seedling from my parents tree, which came from a seedling from my grandfather's tree 😊 it makes me happy to have the granddaughter tree, especially since my grandfather passed
@TJ-bn2cn 2 жыл бұрын
I’m just doing the same for one of my daughters, ❤️
@CNPapadopoulos 2 жыл бұрын
I’m loving the rate that videos have been dropping of late, Kevin. The team has clearly worked hard to get to a point where this kind of output is possible. Congratulations.
@epicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
We've been putting in the time!
@Rhyzal_ 2 жыл бұрын
You can tell spring has sprung at Epic Gardening! ♪
@pandorasgarden3369 2 жыл бұрын
Just divided my lemongrass my mom brought me from Oceanside CA. I turned one into six and I’m super thrilled:)
@karinjohnston6568 2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. My Dad propagated fruit trees by grafting, similar to the chip method you discussed; however he made a cut at the base of the root stock and then slipped the bud into the slot created by the cut. He would then use a rubber strip around the base to hold it in place. He usually began grafting in July and spent weeks grafting hundreds of trees. One of my jobs was to go down the rows the following spring and cut off the root stock above the graft. By the end of that growing season we would have a good sized tree (1 meter high or more). Because the bud grew so quickly, they were vulnerable to cracking off in windy weather, so we staked the growing buds early to stabilize the bud.
@mmckee58 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Karin. Thanks. I enjoyed reading that!
@JH-jp9sv Жыл бұрын
@DNA I think it's like Chris is talking about at 12:35, you cut the stem (root stock) above where you grafted the variety you wanted the year before.
@rafaelramos441 Жыл бұрын
@DNA The rootstock is temporarily allowed to remain to nurture the graft in certain types of grafting. After the graft has healed the rootstock above the graft is no longer needed and is removed. Other types of grafting remove the top of the rootstock at time of grafting.
@Flumphinator 2 жыл бұрын
So there’s a massive Wisteria at a coffee shop where I went on one of my first dates with the woman to whom I’m now married. The thing is beautiful. I’ve never done it before, and I’ve always wondered if I could clone it. Such a thing would mean a lot to both of us. This is such a great resource. I’ve got the courage to give it a shot now. Thank you so much.
@stanleysherlock9305 Жыл бұрын
did you manage!?
@Flumphinator Жыл бұрын
@@stanleysherlock9305 I decided to wait until the spring! That way there will be plenty of stem cells ready to go. The idea kind of got shelved when I got a certain virus a few months ago…
@bigsidable 2 жыл бұрын
I been cloning my tomatoes and Coleus plant. I give them as gift once they grow. Lots of fun. Makes great 2nd planting.
@MegaTeeruk 2 жыл бұрын
She is a really great teacher. I enjoy watching her.
@orangeduc3129 Жыл бұрын
The tone, the video, the Environment, everything on point. Please thanks for your kindness. Education the key. It was what I needed.
@petekooshian5595 2 жыл бұрын
Really loving Chris and her wisdom on colder climate growing!
@LollysGarden Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this video. Chris is a great teacher, well spoken and easy to understand. Will definitely be utilizing this info this week to make a bigger herb garden. Thank you so much.
@Noellexafael 2 жыл бұрын
Im new to gardening and like chris just makes me fall in love with it by the way she teaches, its really didactic and easy to understand. thanks for the awesome material
@abeerali7834 Жыл бұрын
Watched tons of videos. This one is by far the one most explanatory and straight to the point. Thank you!
@juneuprising 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video-every time I watch this channel, I feel like even I could do some gardening!
@Cidtalk 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know you...but you can do some gardening! :)
@ctviera 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris! This was so wonderfully clear and I appreciate what a broad range of methods you shared and for what kinds of plants. Best coverage of this topic for the novice I've seen. Now I feel inspired vs overwhelmed.
@azokalum 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, especially as it's getting harder to find plants in my area. Thanks everyone!
@epicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@Ryan-xh7pe 2 жыл бұрын
Better get some rhubarb quick, I swear it’s the hardest plant to find lol
@Ryanrulesok 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-xh7pe you can buy it from the supermarket and then propagate it
@Ryan-xh7pe 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ryanrulesok Ik but it sells out everywhere around me (CT), I had to order some from Michigan haha
@ponderingcat5087 2 жыл бұрын
It seems like if they have the plants, they are rather expensive. Kind of a bummer. Nice to know I have alternatives.
@s.s.9149 Жыл бұрын
This was SO helpful!! I'm planting a cold-weather memorial to Eden garden (food forest/ permaculture), and I am thankful to have learned all of these techniques!! Thank you, Chris!
@artistlovepeace Жыл бұрын
This is so wonderfully exhaustive and detailed. Thank you! It's answering all my questions.
@jko8888 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching propagation videos on and off for the last few years, and this is by far the best one!
@missveggievixen4649 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I've been extremely successful with grafting for a while now, nothing fancy but its fun to experiment. Plants are one of my favorite things ever!
@louiswendlander9083 2 жыл бұрын
This video is AWESOME! I've done a lot of experimentation with cuttings but I haven't tried any of these other methods! Definitely gonna give layering a go; it's got me super excited!
@rob2650 2 жыл бұрын
I have a blackberry plant that I (luckily, because I didn't know what I was doing) grew from a "cutting" I took when rabbits wrecked my main blackberry plant. I've kept this second plant alive in a pot for two years by taking it to my basement during the winter. Planning to propagate by taking a few cuttings from both plants this year. Thanks for the tips in this video!
@plantnewbie5188 2 жыл бұрын
This is something about plants that I'm continually amazed by. Some of the propagation techniques seem crazy at first but makes sense when you really think about it.
@AJsGreenThumbLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Superb tutorial Kevin/Chris! I love the last method of layering.....so easy to do!
@matthewheeke4377 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful and informative. I’m a budget gardener and propagation as been a game changer for me!!! Thank you for this video.
@mikimauski 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That was a real treat to have such a great teacher share her knowledge with us! Love your channel 🌿
@Itsabountifullife 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy her wisdom. Thank you for your time and wisdom. I appreciate your knowledge.
@noconsentgiven Жыл бұрын
Excellent video with pro delivery, thank you❤️👍!
@ne1cangrow603 Жыл бұрын
Super awesome and excited for these propagating methods very detailed oriented and impactful. Many Thanks & Happy Week YA’LL!
@yuvanganeshsivaraman 3 ай бұрын
very informative video, also she is teaching with great energy and enthusiasm.
@TheRealHonestInquiry 2 жыл бұрын
Chris is great, thanks everyone for the excellent info! BTW they make grafting tools that perfectly match up the ends! Seems like a good way to start as you hone your knife skills!
@cpoco 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying Chris' videos. Great presentation and fantastic information!
@ifiaba 2 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this video...much appreciated Kevin & Chris, just subscribed 👍🏿
@LittleKi1 2 жыл бұрын
Right on, Chris. I'm going to be moving and want to take some cuttings of particularly hardy herbs with me. Great reminder to get on it this spring.
@debs-more-plants 9 ай бұрын
Wow she is an amazing teacher! Clear and concise! Thank you!
@mattbarker4921 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I needed this information for a small time nursery I'd like to start up hopefully in a year
@onelove6177 2 жыл бұрын
I am new to gardening and this is fascinating. So many ways to grow while saving!
@wordsbymaribeja1470 2 жыл бұрын
I knew that 'layering' was a thing for tomatos, cucumbers and brambles (😑) but didn't consider it as a deliberate method to propagate plants, it's something that I'm use to hearing that you shouldn't allow your plants to do. I'm going to be experimenting with this method alot. Thanks Chris. Hello Kevin.
@epicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Hi hi!
@johnharrison4394 2 жыл бұрын
I like her presentation. Clear, concise, practical.
@Aculturalsavagefromaustralia Жыл бұрын
Watched many instructions and this is indeed one of the best.
@ascensionrecordings 2 жыл бұрын
good guest video. I also had great luck taking cuttings of basil and dropping them right in water
@Tootsierohl Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful and well organized. Thank you for this video.
@mybelovedchaos 2 жыл бұрын
How did you know I was researching this? Perfect video at exactly the right time, thanks Chris!
@epicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@jaclyndepre5557 2 жыл бұрын
This was so incredibly helpful!!! Thanks Chris! (And Kevin!)
@allicupero 2 жыл бұрын
I really love these collab videos and the different perspectives :)
@rebeccadart5609 2 жыл бұрын
I love Chis's videos and instagram. Her advice is so pratical and informative. Giving cuttings a gentle tug test and having them stay firm in the soil is one of the greatest thrills in life. One down side of vegetative propagation I wish was mentioned here is the lack of genetic diversity when growing from cuttings. The cutting will have the same genetics as the mother plant and if you just so happen to have a plant that is susceptible to a disease all the clones will too (Cavendish bananas anyone). I think rooting cuttings along side growing from seed if you can is a good way to hedge your bets.
@TheRealHonestInquiry 2 жыл бұрын
Also if you grow from seed and have grafting skills you can have the best of both worlds :)
@acts.412 Жыл бұрын
Whats chris' instagram pls ?
@daviddryden7668 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial, thanks Chris!
@jillianleblanc9370 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants ❤❤
@amandaweber4587 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to go try this now with my sage plant. Thank you for the helpful information!
@batuyahatchimeg8420 2 жыл бұрын
Grafting, I have had great success using cheap black electrical tape. It is strong, it stretches, it will naturally fall off if you forget about it, and being black it warms up the graft area sooner and faster allowing the sap to flow more readily increasing the chances of success.
@TheRealHonestInquiry 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@rafaelramos441 Жыл бұрын
In the midst of Summer I prefer White tape to ovoid overheating. After 3-4 weeks I check for constriction and loosen a bit if needed.
@louisastaemmler319 Жыл бұрын
Love this video. Thank you so much. Way more informative than others :)
@lisagardner5157 Жыл бұрын
Lots of good information. Well done video. Thankyou.
@doubles1545 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, excellent teacher. Two thumbs up 👍👍
@skytoearth7724 2 жыл бұрын
This is helpful to apply to houseplants too! Thanks, now I know more than one method for propagation.
@TheSamba37 2 жыл бұрын
Saved/made myself about $220 just sprouting cuttings from my normal berry bush prunings. Was probably illegal seeing as they were mostly fancy cultivars, but if anyone asks they just fell in the ground like that and started growing.
@zek9759 Жыл бұрын
Illegal?! Who cares. Government in everyone's business.
@KP-hv4tt Жыл бұрын
I’ll never request permission from anyone regarding plants.
@taiyoqun Жыл бұрын
"Excuse me Sir Mister Lord Billionaine Scrooge, would you mind if this plant does it's natural life cycle and survives for another generation?" "NO! I own the intellectual rights of that plant, so if it propagates itself please burn it and buy a new one from me!" "Ok, I'm just going to "steal" this plant's descendants, please put a pinecone up your ass and sit in the grownd untill a tree sprouts from your mouth so you can't speak anymore" Seriously, if you honestly believe you can own a whole species of plant just shut up. Also, don't eat anything because literally every produce variety was also created by someone and therefore you don't own it's rights either. Seriously, human morality and codes of conduct are more disfigured than some breeds of dog, how on earth did we get here? It's not like if you claim ownership of a specific plant in your garden, they are literally claiming intellectual rights over the DNA of a gosh darn plant
@taiyoqun Жыл бұрын
@@KP-hv4tt Today I told my mom I had to go get some dirt, and she asked me where I was going to buy it from. Yeah, no, I'll just get out and get some FROM THE GROWND. IT'S CALLED PLANET EARTH, WE ARE SURROUNDED BY EARTH. And the grownd? you guessed it, it's made out of grownd. Seriously, why would you need to pay for something that's everywhere? "bUt ThE DiRt mADe in a FaCTOry iS BEttEr thaN tHe DirT On tHe DiRt" shurup you dumdum, you're just badly imitating the procces happening in nature, I don't want to pay you for something you took out of the grownd. Seriously, this makes my blood boil so much I could inject myself some tea and brew it inside me. IT'S PLANTS PEOPLE, I DON'T NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO HAVE THEM GROW IN MY VICINITY. "bUt i CReAtEd ThiS OnE IN pArTiCULLaR" NO IT CREATED ITSELF, SO WATCH ME CLONE IT FOR MYSELF AND WEEP YOU CAPITALIST FICUS. I NEITHER WANT NOR NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO LOOK AT IT, YOU BUNCH OF DEHYDRATED HYDRANGEAS
@dustyflats3832 Жыл бұрын
Only illegal if you sell patented plants.
@annierampersad3982 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin and Christina for the propagation lesson.
@alexiusjones6034 2 жыл бұрын
I’m finding I have much better luck with water propagation. I can see root growth, it’s less maintenance than keeping soil moist, and it’s just fun to watch. So far I’ve propagated pothos, monstera deliciosa, mint, and lemon balm. I’m excited to try more plants.
@BEasay 2 жыл бұрын
Does it still need to be humid?
@bjbrown6884 2 жыл бұрын
I'm by Tampa Florida and now it's early summer for me. I have been taking cuttings from my coleus, impatiens and sunpatiens from last year so I don't need to buy more plants. I'm doing about 50 percent on my zonal geranium cuttings. I take cuttings from my shrubs to give to my neighbors. This is the best fun for me. I shop the clearance shelf at my local Walmart and I've had good luck buying strugglers and bringing them home, when they grow I take cuttings. Easy peasy and cheap.
@jamesburwash5635 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video lots of good information clear concise explanations great you tube voice cheer’s Vancouver Island Canada
@brasilis57 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It's very informative, explains things very well. I do not have a "green thumb ". Your video taught me how to divide my spiderwort by cut. I did it! Cut with 4 nodules, planted in a plastic cup. It's been 3 days and the little flower clump that was there bloomed today! Excited to replant it on my garden.
@MellowMichael2023 2 жыл бұрын
Chris is awesome! Great video guys
@zoranlazovic9970 Жыл бұрын
Epic story, simple, nice... Thank you very much
@Sassa328 2 жыл бұрын
It would be great to do another video on soil mixes. I think the last one you’ve done was a while ago, and would love to see how your approach has changed.
@AcreGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Great info as always. Thank you my friend.
@savitasingh4754 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing a great deal of information
@janehasgoneinsane2766 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Simple and effective-thanks so much! Jane.
@KristyKapp 2 жыл бұрын
My dad has grafted pecan trees for years. If I remember correctly, he had 3-4 different pecan varieties coming from one tree for a time. I'm not sure they all are still producing but it was pretty cool.
@SeamusHarper1234 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love to learn from someone who has a really deep and fundamental knowledge of plants. I want to propagate for hydroponics, cuttings and water are the way to go for me!
@yurimodin7333 2 жыл бұрын
if you are already going to do hydroponics get an aerocloner
@BEasay 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. What a great teacher she is.
@mattlocks1973 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Cant wait to try some of these methods.
@BritInvLvr 2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to see a video with Chris/Kris? She is so informative and well spoken. She makes me smarter.
@epicgardening 2 жыл бұрын
When they're both in the same place!
@bigchungus5843 Жыл бұрын
Is video is good for my mom because she loves Taking care of Her plants So if I show this to my mom she'll be really happy This is super useful Great quality videos You should make more videos like this see ya
@travisgillespie2819 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks for sharing 👍
@crimsonraen 2 жыл бұрын
This was so great, thanks so much for the video! :D
@chan_for 2 жыл бұрын
Her teaching is so intuitive
@bbycakesxfersure 2 ай бұрын
I smoked before watching this- and my mouth dropped like the last half of the video 😮- honestly plants are amazing. I am so excited for this new green thumb journey!!!! 😍
@talldave1000 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I learned a lot from this one video. I want to try some of this now. Great Job.
@user-fz3rr3jz8y Жыл бұрын
Glad I found your videos for learning. It is so refreshing not to listen to someone trying to be funny or wasted time listening to them ramble on. Thank you again.
@sasharadjenovic4230 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, excellent video!! Straight and to the point.
@Shaynaynay101 2 жыл бұрын
Have never heard of layering!!! super cool
@GrandmaSandy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for so much great information on this subject I have from some plants by doing this method already but you look like you’re the queen of it hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie
@charlesbale8376 2 жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks for sharing.
@mahmutalbayrak7097 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much it's really good information I really loved it and am going to use this information in my garden.👍👍🙏🙏
@JasonECI 2 жыл бұрын
Very educational, thanks!!
@vlong7112 2 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering how easy it would be to propagate my new sage.. perfect timing 🙌🏽
@inmyopinion6836 Жыл бұрын
You have the most pleasant voice. I could listen to you all day. LOL, I usually don't say that to many women. Have you overwintered any pepper plants? I have some 3 year olds that I want to bonsai. Any tips?
@jotaroslegs2345 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I will have to try some of these methods. Thanks for info!
@williamaitken7533 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I just put in some cherry tree cuttings into medium before watching this. Almost good timing! If you're doing propagation through cuttings, I've found that the humidity really is the most important thing. My understanding is that the plant is able to absorb water through its leaves while the roots are developing. If you can keep the humidity up you have a good shot at keeping the cuttings alive. Also always take more cuttings than you think you'll need! There's an attrition rate, even if you do everything correctly.
@Terri_Stauffer 2 жыл бұрын
Going to have to try this with my cherry tree that got girdled, not sure if it will make it as it is more then halfway. Been wondering if their is way to propagate after seeing the price to replace yikes.
@raekiwigarden9155 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips on propagation 🌻🍒
@sikamikan 2 жыл бұрын
great video, thanks for sharing!
@raisinmydog Жыл бұрын
amazing info, well delivered and informative!
@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow 2 жыл бұрын
You have a very nice garden. I can tell you put a lot of work and love into it. I appreciate you sharing any tips & tricks. I’m a gardener too. I also make gardening videos. I’m trying to anyway I get a lot of dirt on my camera somehow. This is my 3rd year but I still have so much to learn. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow!
@heatherc4795 2 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful! Thank you so much!
@astolfofgc6922 2 жыл бұрын
I never knew I could smell through my eyes until I saw that sage plant. It grew so beautifully! 😭
@jeffcrist2977 Жыл бұрын
THsnks for all the great info!
@gmpgmp5488 2 жыл бұрын
Chris, Thanks! You’re a natural.
@acts.412 Жыл бұрын
The layering technique sounds amazing. You can easily do that with thyme cos that plant naturally develops roots wherever it contacts the soil. So cool 🌱☀️
@st2778 Жыл бұрын
I've been using pine straw from my yard, (i know its safe! ). Great success! Keeps those weeds out, breaks down very slow, and keeps the soil cool.