Question: We have a beautiful, full grown Agave in the backyard. It gives off these smaller side shoots that pop up from the ground surrounding the plant. I am wondering what is the best way to cut them out and transplant them in another area of the yard. Do you water them in? Is there a plant food they should get to help them develop?
Wait until about mid-September to about mid-October and cut off the pups or offshoots from the mother plant. Remove them and leave them in the shade and out of the wind outside for a few days. This will not hurt them.
Replant them where you want them in some amended soil, along with some starter fertilizer high in phosphorus. Water about weekly so they begin to root.
Bob Morris is an associate professor with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. His column is on vacation. This column originally ran on Aug. 7, 2007. He can be reached at morrisr@UNCE.unr.edu.
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