Before cutting, you need to select the cuttings, prepare the 7-8-year-old trees, and cut the vigorous branches from the top, with the length of about 17-20cm, so as to ensure the healthy growth without the impact of pests and diseases. After cutting off, do a little treatment, and cut off the leaves below.
The plant type of bergamot is large, so the sand bed needs deep sand soil, so the texture is relatively loose, which can provide a good foundation for rooting. After the sand bed is selected, it shall be properly leveled and a certain amount of fertilizer shall be applied to ensure the supply of nutrients.
The cutting time is suitable in spring and autumn. You can choose February to march in spring or August to September in autumn. In these two periods, the cutting effect in autumn is better and the rooting will be very fast. The rest of the time can also be cuttage, but the temperature in summer and winter is very special, not suitable for large-scale open-air cutting.
The soil will be arranged, the branches will be cutted in, and then covered with soil, to supplement water, can promote root growth. After cutting, it should be well conserved, watered frequently and kept the soil moist, so that roots can grow in the same year and grow vigorously in the next year.
