Propagating Plants in the Australian Garden: Seeds, Cuttings, and Division

Seed Propagation: Foundation of the GardenGrowing from seed provides access to hundreds of varieties unavailable as nursery seedlings, costs a fraction of purchased plants, and develops the timing skill that experienced gardeners use. Key principles: use fresh seed-raising mix (not potting mix); maintain correct soil temperature for germination (18–25°C for most warm-season crops); provide adequate light immediately after germination; and pot on before roots become pot-bound.Stem CuttingsTip …