The rooting time after water spinach cuttings and the detailed operation process are as follows:
First, choose healthy, stout water spinach stalks as cuttings material. Cut the 10-15 cm long stalk and remove the lower leaves, leaving the top 2-3 young leaves. To promote rooting, the base of the stalk can be cut at an angle of 45 degrees and placed in a cool and ventilated place to dry the incision.
Then, prepare the cuttings substrate. Light materials such as vermiculite, perlite, and coir can be selected as the substrate for cuttings, and mixed evenly according to a certain ratio. Before cuttings, the substrate is loaded into nursery pots or seedling blocks and gently compacted.
Next, take the cuttings. Insert a small hole in the substrate with a small wooden stick or a thin bamboo stick, then insert the water spinach stalk from the dry cut into the hole and gently press it with your fingers. Take care to maintain the right humidity and temperature, and you can use a sprayer to spray water regularly to keep the substrate moist.
In general, it takes about 7-10 days for water spinach to start rooting after cuttings. During rooting, avoid direct sunlight and excessive water evaporation, and maintain a suitable temperature and humidity. When new leaves are observed growing on the stem, it means that it has taken root and survived.
Finally, when the water spinach cuttings grow to a certain height, they can be transplanted. The seedlings are gently dug out and transplanted with soil into suitable soil. Take care to keep the soil moist and avoid over-fertilization and sun exposure. Under the right growing conditions, water spinach cuttings will soon thrive and add a fresh green touch to your garden.