4 to 6 inch cuttings are first soaked in water for 24 hours. Prepare a 5 inch hole and put 6 inch cutting into it, keep buds upwards.
Growing poplar trees from cuttings is easy if you do it with correct information. Most important is the planting season, Dec to Feb are ideal, avoid other months. 109 and 110 are recommended varieties, so buy them from your trusted sources. Your cuttings must have a few buds that make the tree grow successfully.
How to grow poplar trees from cuttings successfully
For successful plantation and higher yield the 3 steps are very important:
- Selection of variety: 109 & 110 are the best varieties till now.
- Planting season: Dec to Feb are ideal months to plant poplar cuttings.
- Way of planting: Soak 6 inch cuttings in water, prepare 5 inch holes, put the cuttings 5 inch portion in the field, ensure buds facing upward, keep only one bud over the ground.
Farmers and investors usually need a high number of cuttings, especially people outside of Uttarakhand and Punjab. Book hybrid poplar cuttings 110 & 109 varieties, also get a free ebook that guides plantation steps in sequence at one place.
Most of the investors and beginners don’t know how to grow poplar trees from cuttings? Don’t worry this blog gives the solution in easy language, video is also available for the same.
Note: It is difficult to identify the difference between normal and hybrid varieties so you must buy the cuttings from your trusted sources.
Selection of correct variety
109 & 110 are hybrid poplar cuttings, hope you purchased the right variety. If not purchased yet, then make sure to buy hybrid poplar cuttings ‘variety 109 & 110’ only for fast smooth and healthy growth.
The hybrid variety grows in around 4 years whereas ordinary needs around 7 years. G48 or any other normal plant cutting variety are not recommended as they grow late.
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Ideal size
Minimum 4 inch and 6 to 8 inches cuttings are best for planting. Most farmers prepare their plants with 4 to 6 inch cuttings or seeds. These tiny looking cuttings grow up to 8 to 16 feet taller or more in just one year.
So, don’t worry with correct planting practices your 6 inch cuttings will grow into 10 to 15 feet tall plants in one year.
How to plant poplar cuttings in field
Plant selection and planting makes the main difference in successful or failed farming.
First prepare ground, dig 5 inch holes, then place 6 inch cuttings into it. Make sure one to two inches of the cuttings should be above the ground with one to two or more buds facing towards the sky.
Ensure at least 2 buds are at the bottom of the cuttings placed inside the ground. Growing poplar trees from cuttings is easy if you know the exact steps, read all steps to plant hybrid poplar cuttings in the field.
The below video shows the correct way to plant poplar cuttings.
Time duration for 6 inch cuttings to grow mature
When you plant 109 or 110 hybrid poplar cuttings they grow in 4 to 4.5 or 5 years. While planting a 1 year old plant requires 3.5 to 4 years to grow for harvesting.
Poplar is one of the fastest growing trees in the world that grows under 5 years. However there are some more varieties but they take time, like g 48 is an old ordinary variety that is harvested after 7 years. So, make sure to pick the hybrid variety not normal.
Price and benefits
Price of poplar trees varies between Rs 1300 to Rs 1600 per quintal. One tree weighs around 2 to 3 quintals after 4 years with 25 to 30 inches and also reaches 34 inches diameter.
One tree’s average price is between Rs 2000 to Rs 3500 depending on the tree weight, size and stem diameter.
Farmers in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are earning an average Rs 10 lakh in 4 years by planting 350 trees.
Conclusion: Now you are aware of how to grow poplar trees from cuttings! It’s easy and all farmers who have a nursery do the same practices given here. First soak the cuttings for a day then plant it keeping the buds upwards.
Anil Singh Pundir is the founder of Signup Trending Nature (STN). A passionate explorer of Himalayan flora who lives in the heart of Uttarakhand. With 5+ years of experience, he has shared field tested insights on tree species like Mahogany & Poplar. Currently he is on a mission to bring awareness about traditional Himalayan seeds, like Bhangjeera (perilla) and their nutritional profile.