The correct answer is Both 1 and 2. pomegranate is propagated vegetatively by Air layering or Gootee and Cutting. Air layering is usually done during the rainy season. Vegetative propagation techniques(Cutting and Airlayering) are practices to raise the sampling for the commercial production of pomegranate. These techniques are major adopted practices in pomegranate propagation. Additional Information Air layering:Air layering is an old technique use to propagate many woody plants. It is a form of root cutting where adventitious roots are produced while the stem is still attached to the mother plant. The rooted part of the shoot is detached from the mother plants after it is rooted well. This is a simple method of propagation of pomegranate. Cutting:Cutting is an old and easiest method of pomegranate propagation. Generally, 15-20 cm length of the shoot with pencil size thickness is most practicing by nurserymen.