Propagation methods and skills of cyclamen How to pollinate cyclamen artificially

The last two sections talk about the purchase skills and maintenance management of potted cyclamen flowers. Next, I will talk about the propagation, breeding, seedling raising and seedling management of cyclamen flowers. In this section, we will talk about the propagation methods and skills of cyclamen. Seed propagation of cyclamen persicum is the most commonly used method for propagation of cyclamen persicum. Cyclamen persicum can also be propagated by bulb cutting, but it is rarely used, because the bulb cutting propagation coefficient is low, and the tuber is easy to be infected with germs. The old plants of Cyclamen persicum are not as strong as the seedlings planted and propagated, and the quality of Cyclamen persicum will also decline. Cyclamen persicum can also be cultured in tissue, with high reproduction coefficient, and can also be produced on a large scale. Generally speaking, sowing is the best way to breed. Cyclamen seeds are easy to get, the sowing method is simple, and the seedlings are strong and tidy. The seedlings have strong heat resistance. We sow in August-10, transplant seedlings in early spring of the following year, cultivate strong seedlings in summer, and begin to bloom in autumn. It takes 10- 12 months from sowing to flowering. Cyclamen seeds can only be obtained by artificial pollination or self-pollination. However, artificial pollination has high pollination efficiency and fast seed maturity. Moreover, potted flowers of different colors can be cultivated through hybridization. Pollinated seeds in autumn and winter generally mature in April-May, and the germination rate is generally 85%-95%. Artificial pollination of cyclamen persicum in order to avoid the decline of variety vitality caused by self-pollination and improve the seed setting rate, we artificially pollinated cyclamen persicum. Notes on cyclamen pollination: Pollinated varieties must be healthy, grow healthily, have no pests and diseases, and have good flower shapes and colors. Try to choose the early flowering stage, and the later the seed matures, the less likely it is. In the late flowering stage, the temperature rises, the plants are aging, and the seeds are immature or not mature enough, which will lead to low germination rate and weak seedlings. Try to choose flowers that bloom within 3 days as pollination objects. At this time, there is mucus on the stigma, and the newly blooming pollen has strong vitality and high pollination success rate. The method is: after ten o'clock in the morning on a sunny day, gently pinch the flowers with your right thumb and forefinger, shake the pollen on the left thumb cover, and then dip the pistil stigma of the flowers to be pollinated in the pollen. To ensure success, the second pollination can be carried out one or two days after the first pollination. Before continuing, you should wash your hands strictly to avoid bacteria. It is best to operate with sterilized metal gadgets, such as medical tweezers. 5-6 days after successful pollination, the petals of cyclamen persicum fell off, the ovary began to swell, and the pedicel bent downward, indicating successful pollination. After about 34 months, the fruit matures, and each fruit has about 3050 seeds. When the stem of the fruit withers, the seeds will split automatically. At this time, the seeds can be harvested. The harvested seeds should be placed in a dry and ventilated place. After several days of drying, the seeds should be peeled and stored in a cool and dry place. The germination rate of cyclamen seeds can last for about 2 years. Mature seeds Cyclamen seeds With seeds, we can sow and raise seedlings. The next section talks about the operation and management of cyclamen seedlings. Thanks to Uncle Gardener and invited author Huayuan for their contributions!