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Thanks for that, just have a question in regards to your answer

Do I take the cutting from any part of the tree that have leafs and is the 40watt bulb need for the full 4 weeks 24/7

thanks again


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Hi,

I brought 2 appple tress about 12 years ago, 1 male and female so to speak, both doing very well.

I'm interested in taking cuttings of these trees to grow a few more trees but not sure on how to proceed.

could you shed any light with regards to this.

thanks in advance.
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Hi Richard,
Thanx for your question.

You can take a cutting from your trees.  Take more than one cutting of each tree to ensure success.  Cuttings always produce identically to the parent plant.  Whereas seed from the fruit will not because most apples are hybrids.

Cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Remove the lower sets of leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting compound. You can purchase this product at any garden center. Stick the cutting one inch into a good potting mix. Be sure to thoroughly wet the soil prior to planting.

Cover the pot with a clear piece of lightweight plastic. Place the pot underneath lights such as a 40-watt shop light in a warm room. After four weeks, check to see if the plant has rooted by gently digging near the cutting with a pencil. If you find a nice growth of white roots, gently lift the seedling out of the growing medium and pot up in separate pots.  If the weather is nice outdoors, place the seedling in a place that is safe from direct sunlight and extremes in temperature, wind and rain for about 10 days.  This is called hardening off or acclimatizing.  After that, plant in the desired garden spot.  I hope this helps.
Tom  

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Hi Richard,
Thanx for the followup.  You can take the cutting from most anywhere on the tree.  Make sure the cutting comes from a nice healthy bough.  The 40-watt flourescent bulb need not be on 24/7.  I apologize if I made it sound like that.  In fact 12 hours a day is fine until the plant gets a second set of true leaves.  I hope this helps.
Tom