Effects of Different Rooting Media on the Growth of Pomegranate Cuttings in Kandahar, Afghanistan

One of the most widely consumed fruits is the pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), which belongs to the Punicaceae family. The pomegranate is one of the most important fruits in terms of its nutritional worth. Hardwood cutting is the most successful pomegranate propagation technique. However, pomegranates have been propagated using a variety of growing conditions, some of which have led to an increase in cutting growth red soil and vermicompost, for example, enhanced the number of shoots, shoot length, cutting height, number of cutting leaves, and dry matter of cutting leaves. Pomegranate cultivars in Kandahar have a limited genetic variety, and the area lacks high-quality media for optimal pomegranate propagation. Furthermore, there hasn't been much prior research on the problem in the area. Therefore, the experiment was carried out in the research farm of Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University (ANASTU). A complete randomized design (CRD) was used to replicate twelve treatment combinations and four cultivars. The purpose of the study is to investigate how various growing media affect pomegranate cutting growth.