Propagation
Aggie Horticulture - Asexual Plant Reproduction
An overview of reproduction by grafting, budding, layering and micropropagation.
Alpines From Seed
Alpine plant enthusiast gives tips on raising bulbs and alpines from seed, including a section on gibberellic acid.
American Orchid Society: Creating New Orchids
Discusses techniques (with pictures) on how to pollinate, collect and germinate orchid seeds.
Australian National Botanic Gardens - Growing ferns from spores
Description of collecting and sowing spores, potting the fonds and includes a drawing of the fern life cycle.
Australian National Botanic Gardens - How to Propagate Australian Plants
Describes the collection and germinations of seeds, propagation by cuttings, safe use of growth hormones and a growing plants glossary with drawings.
Chrysanthemum Breeding Made Easy
Features books, breeding tips, and information on pests and diseases.
Cornell University, Cooperative Extension - Propagation of Houseplants
Describes various methods utilizing cuttings, the rooting media, and containers for cutting.
Gardenweb: Growing from Seed
Forum for discussion of seed-starting topics by gardeners of all experience levels. Particularly active in winter and spring. FAQ includes many tips from home gardeners on variet…
GardenWeb: Winter Sowing
A forum for discussing all aspects of winter-sowing, the planting of seeds in containers outdoors in winter, for germination in spring. The FAQ contains a detailed explanation of …
Germination Database - Seeds
Provides a listing of plant names and the methods to germinate the seed.
Gibberellic Acid for Fruit Set and Seed Germination
Gibberellins are potent growth hormones sometimes used to induce germination in recalcitrant seeds. This article by John M. Riley discusses uses and provides some basic recipes.
Gibberellic Acid-3 Information Kit
Background information on using the plant hormone to induce germination, with instructions for two methods, as well as safety information. Also sells kits for the home gardener.
Grow a Pine Tree From Seed
Detailed instructions on the entire process from seed collection and viability testing to sowing and maintenance the seedlings. Primary focus is on Coulter pine.
Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
Information on propagation techniques for selected Hawaiian indigenous and endemic plants.
Henry Kuska
Retired professor presents in-depth information on his rose hybridizing and germination techniques, along with photos of the results.
How to Germinate Seed
Bonsai enthusiast Brent Walston explains the fundamentals of germinating woody species, emphasizing the requirement to break down germination inhibitors.
Landscape Propagation
Provides instructions on how to reproduce plants including amaryllis, narcissus, daffodils, lilies (by bulb section, scales and seed) and perennials, house plants, roses, vines, tr…
NC State University - Leaf, Cane and Root Cuttings
Provides descriptions with drawings of leaf with petiole, leaf without petiole, split vein leaf, leaf bud, cane and root cuttings.
NC State University - Stem Cutting
Home gardener instructions for plant propagation by stem cuttings including a table of evergreen plants and deciduous trees by common name and type of cutting.
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