How to propagate hyacinth

1. Bulb propagation

This method is better in autumn every year, preferably in August. It has high requirements for soil. It is best to choose soil with good drainage, sufficient fertility, and preferably neutral or slightly alkaline.

The flower buds have been formed in August. At this time, we can first dig out a part of the stem disk at the bottom of the bulb. Be careful to dig it evenly, horizontally and vertically, so that the wound forms a concave cross from bottom to top. The wound should be deeper to reach the bud core inside it. At this time, liquid will flow out. In order to prevent it from getting infected and rotting, you can disinfect the wound with disinfectant, then expose it to strong light for about half a day before moving it into the house.

It is best to keep the temperature in the room around 21 degrees Celsius first. When its wounds heal and the scales at the bottom swell, you can gradually increase the temperature. It is best to maintain it at around 30 degrees Celsius. The humidity should also be as high as possible, 85% is good. In this way, many new small bulbs will grow in about 90 days. If these small bulbs are cultivated, they will bloom in about 3 to 4 years.

2. Seed propagation

This method of propagation is usually used when cultivating new varieties. It is usually sown on a cold bed in autumn and then covered with soil about 1 cm. It will germinate at the end of January or the beginning of February of the following year. The seedlings grown in this way will usually bloom in about 4 to 5 years.

Generally speaking, the germination strength of stored seeds can be maintained for 3 years, which means that they can be sown within these 3 years.