Plants from the pokeweed genus are usually quite easy to propagate. Often you don't have to do anything because the birds spread the seeds all by themselves. In addition, pokeweed and pokeweed are self-cultivating.
How can I propagate pokeweeds?
To propagate pokeweeds specifically, divide the roots in spring or sow the seeds in autumn or early spring. Be sure to control the spread of the poisonous plant by cutting off wilted flowers before fruit appears.
What can I do to propagate pokeweed?
If you would like to propagate your pokeweeds in a targeted manner, you can easily do this by dividing the roots. In contrast to obtaining seeds and then sowing them, pokeweeds only grow where you want them to. The berries and seeds are often eaten by birds and spread in their droppings. Then pokeweeds will grow even where this may not be desired.
A good time to divide the pokeweed is in the spring before the plant sprouts. Dig up the root ball and divide it into two or, for a larger plant, into several pieces. Plant each part individually in a bright location. For good growth, add a little well-rotted compost (€43.00 on Amazon) to each planting hole. Water the pokeweeds well.
What do I have to consider when sowing?
Sowing pokeweed is also quite easy because the seeds germinate very easily. As cold germinators, the seeds need cool temperatures in order to be able to germinate. Therefore, sowing in autumn or early spring is recommended.
How can I prevent pokeweed from multiplying?
If you don't want pokeweed to grow everywhere in your garden in the future, then you should prevent seeds from developing. Cut off wilted flowers regularly before the dark red to black fruits can form. It is best to wear gloves when cutting pokeweed as all parts of this plant are poisonous. Skin contact can lead to undesirable reactions.
The most important things in brief:
- reproduce on their own and through birds
- Propagation possible by sowing or root division
- are toxic to humans and mammals
- grows easily
- unhindered spread should be combated
Tip
You don't actually have to do anything to propagate your pokeweed, it's more necessary to prevent the plant from spreading unhindered throughout the garden.