Propagating Native Plants

Contents

• Summary
• Learning Objectives
• References
• Materials and Equipment
• Topics
  1. Overview: Propagation Methods
  2. Vegetative Propagation
  3. Stem Cuttings
  4. Other Vegetative Propagation Methods
  5. Propagation from Seed
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Summary

This module presents an introduction to the propagation of native plants. It is appropriate for property owners and managers interested in introducing or increasing locally-native plants on either rural or urban properties. No botanical expertise is assumed. It is recommended but not required that you work through the previous modules:

1. Long-Term Planning for Vegetation Management
2. Plant Identification
3. Collecting Native Plant Propagules

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this module, a student should be able to:

1. understand the difference between sexual and asexual propagation;
2. understand the basic considerations and techniques of vegetative propagation;
3. Understand the reasons for seed dormancy and how to break it;
4. put together a suitable growth medium for the propagule whether it be root, stem cutting or seed and understand why there are differences;
5. grow good healthy native plants.

Recommended Materials and Equipment

The course may be presented with or without computers. The materials marked with a * are recommended for a computer-based presentation.

1. * Personal computer, access to computer laboratory or computers in classroom with internet access;
2. *Web browser: Firefox 1.5+, IE 5.5+, Netscape 8.1+, Opera 9+ (the web content has been verified with these browsers, other browsers may also render adequately);

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