The division of tubers of begonias. process Features

Begonia is quite popular with gardeners plant. Depending on the species it can be, both annual and perennial. Subspecies tuberous begonias are more versatile in terms of cultivation.

They allow growers to use multiple methods of propagation: tuber cuttings or seeds. And much success with these plants uses a method for dividing the tubers.

This method is vegetative. It is considered the most productive and, in the performance of certain conditions, safe for plants.

Initially, before proceeding directly to the division should select healthy plants, whose age is at least two years.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the presence of buds on the tubers - their number should be from two to five pieces. Defective or dry tubers are not suitable for reproduction.

Even if the division is successful, the plant can grow weak and sick.

In the process of separation of the tuber begonia it is very important not to miss the moment. To carry out the process need only to stage the appearance of the kidneys (the end of February - beginning of March). If you have already formed the young shoots, it is not recommended to do multiplication on the tuber.

The parts that are divided bulbs directly depends of the sizes. The tubers are small and medium size it is expedient to divide into two parts, the larger - into 3-4 parts.

The procedure for division

1. Select healthy strong tubers, on the above recommendations.

2. Pre-schedule the location of future cuts.

3. Take a sharp knife and carefully make a division of tubers.

4. After the procedure it is desirable to sprinkle ashes or incision rastolchonnym charcoal, it will speed up the healing.

5. Planting chopped tuber begonias carried out in special holes previously made in the ground. The quantity of holes should be selected so that after the powder land on the surface remained exclusively the upper part of the kidneys.

6. For the first time after landing the plant need extra watering and soil application of appropriate fertilizers.

The division produces tubers to increase population of begonias on his summer cottage and for the rejuvenation of the existing plants. In addition, this process has a positive effect on the flowering intensity.