Scooping and scoring

[Mattb]

I’m wondering which genera and species can be propagated via scooping and scoring.

I can find a heap of information about propagation via these methods for Narcissus and also Hyacinth, but no other genera. Since they’re not even even in the same family (Amaryllidaceae and Asparagaceae, respectively) surely there must be other relatives this would work on?

Has anyone read anything about this or had any success here?

[Arum]

Hi Matt
There are many bulbs that can be successfully scooped & scored. A few being Allium, Crinum, Eucomis, Fritillaria, Hippeastrum. I have tried it out & practiced on the usual - Narcissus & hyacinths - & have had success with the large Fritillaria Imperialis some years ago. A very rewarding experience.
Regards Edna

[CRSHEP0]

What is scooping and scoring? Cecile

[Mattb]

A few being Allium, Crinum, Eucomis, Fritillaria, Hippeastrum. I have tried it out & practiced on the usual - Narcissus & hyacinths - & have had success with the large Fritillaria Imperialis some years ago.

Thanks for the response, Edna. You had me at Allium and Frit! I would love to try it on my Allium ‘Globemaster’. Can I ask what species of allium you tried? And if you had any tips?

Cheers,
Matt

[Mattb]

What is scooping and scoring? Cecile

Hi Cecile,

It’s a novel method of propagation. I tried to find some info here on SRGC to link to but couldn’t, so here is a useful link elsewhere on the web:

https://irrecenvhort.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-prop-glossary/07-geophytes/01-bulbs/09-geophytes-scooping.html

Cheers,
Matt

[Arum]

Hi Matt
Sorry I cannot remember which allium is was I worked on but it would have been one of the larger species. It is not a difficult thing to do, really a lot of fun. Just follow the instructions and practice makes perfect. the most important thing in all this type of propagation is the hygiene, because one can loose all to bacteria.  Gloves, wiping down all bench surfaces with Meths, including the knife as you make your cuts. I use natural fungicide "Flower's of Sulphur" for dusting all plant wounds. Good luck.
This is quite a good source of information -
Make more spring flowering bulbs - Amateur Gardening
www.amateurgardening.com ›

Regards Edna

[CRSHEP0]

Thank you so much for your response. Cecile