Florence Grovida Gardening

Propagating fruit trees

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Figs, mulberries and blueberries are easy to propagate. Simply take a 30 cm cutting from an established tree during late spring or early summer and plant it in its permanent position. Place the cutting in a mixture of coarse sand and soil. It will quickly grow a root system and become established. Frangipani and monstera deliciosa can also be propagated this way. Cuttings for hibiscus and other similar plants will quickly grow a root system if you place 15 cm cuttings in pots and keep them moist.

Avocadoes and mango seed added to the compost heap will germinate and grow naturally and quickly. They can be carefully transplanted into pots when they're 15 cm high. Passionfruit vines will 'appear' in shady places because the seed will have been dropped by birds who have been feeding on local fruit.

Planting according to the rhythm of the moon can be both mysterious and confusing. You can also plant according to the rhythm of the planets although this method is much more complicated. Although we are aware that the moon influences the tides of the ocean there are inland tides as well. These tides can be quite strong in the tropics due to the amount of water in the soil at certain times of the year. It is easy to understand that the moon influences the sap of a plant or tree because 88 percent of a plant consists of water.