Propagation
CORE COMPETENCIES
At the end of this session you will be able to articulate and explain:
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The basic techniques and reasons for vegetative (asexual) propagation of plants including division, layering, cuttings and grafting
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The basic techniques and reasons for seedage (sexual) propagation of plants
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The parts of a seed and the environmental factors necessary for germination and growing on
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Potential seedling diseases
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An understanding of the role that containers, growing medium and fertilization play in plant propagation
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The processes of hardening off and transplanting seedlings
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The basics of seed saving and storage
SELECTED READINGS AND CONTENT
Maine Vegetable Gardening: Keep Your Garden Growing — Plant from Spring to Fall
Planting Chart for the Home Vegetable Garden — When to plant in Maine: earliest and latest safe dates.
UMaine Extension Bulletins
- Plant Propagation in Maine, Bulletin #2410
- An Introduction to Seed Saving for the Home Gardener, Bulletin #2750
- Starting Seeds at Home, Bulletin #2751
UMaine Extension Videos
- How to Build a Seedling Stand: video and plans for building a seed stand; includes diagram and materials list [Word; PDF]
MOFGA fact sheets — Look for
- Soil-less Mixes for Vegetable Seedling Production
Additional Resources
- Huge Growth Potential, Pounds of Dividends: It’s Time to Order Seeds, MOFGA
- Dave’s Garden Frost Freeze Calculator by Zip Code
- Johnny’s Seed Starting Calculator
- Johnny’s Online Tools and Calculators
PRACTICAL SKILLS GAINED AND STRENGTHENED
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