# How to Dry Agave
Agave plants are prized for their juice, which is added to beverages, consumed as-is or reduced to produce sweet syrup. Like cacti and aloes, agaves are easy to propagate. Once the cuttings are removed and dried, they can be planted to grow into new plants. According to the Arizona Cooperative Extension, agave cuttings may rot, in which case they won't take root and grow.
Things You'll Need
- Serrated knife
- Dusting sulfur
- Tray
- Potting mix, 50 percent pumice/perlite, 50 percent peat/compost
- 1-gallon flower pots
Instructions
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Cut off agave offshoots (the miniature plants growing on the flower stalk) with a sharp, serrated knife. Cut at a 45-degree angle to prevent water from collecting at the end initially.
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Cut the ends straight across after they are removed from the plant. Dip the cut end in dusting sulfur to aid the drying process.
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Lay your agave cuttings on a tray and let them air dry until the cut end forms a callus. The callus will protect the agave from diseases in soil.
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Fill flower pots with potting mix. Place each cutting in its own 1-gallon pot. Cover one-third to one-half of its base to prevent it from falling over.
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Place your plants in a bright, sunny spot.
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