my first graft

[JERRED GRACEY]

how long is it that they usually take to show growth? I don't wanna re graft to early

 

[Turkey Creek]

Depending on temp where they are being held I would wait a minimum of 3 weeks before regraft.

 

[JERRED GRACEY]

thanks

 

[JERRED GRACEY]

What's an ideal temp. Or location. For how long. Sun. No sun. Any tips would be appreciated

 

[aerospacefarmer]

I would say after a month you can check them. I snip the tip and see if the scion is still alive and if it looks green and alive I just reseal as I have a few more buds on the scion that can be my new tree. That said I think the strong grafts should show signs in 2 to 3 weeks in my experience but have also had some break after 5 weeks. I have had my grafts in my living area of the house near a window so the temp is between 60 and 67 degrees depending on the time of day

 

[JERRED GRACEY]

So is it better to get them some light. Or stay away from light then slowly onto the light

 

[aerospacefarmer]

So is it better to get them some light. Or stay away from light then slowly onto the light

I let them heal off in dark 55 degrees for week then into my living area

 

[Turkey Creek]

Personally I dont think the light or lack of it makes much difference. I have had them in all different levels from normal passive room light to complete darkness. Try to keep your grafts at 50-60 degrees for the first couple of weeks to promote callusing.

 

[Bnhpr]

I keep my grafts dormant and cold until I can plant them in the nursery. They wake up the same time as the trees in the orchard. Therefore, I cannot really see if they take or not, until its late. I usually get 95% to take, so I just accept the losses and regraft the failures next year with the omega tool.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[JERRED GRACEY]

My rootstock is starting to bud. Do I just pull off the buds. To put more energy hopefully back in?

 

[Turkey Creek]

My rootstock is starting to bud. Do I just pull off the buds. To put more energy hopefully back in?

Yes

 

[aerospacefarmer]

I keep my grafts dormant and cold until I can plant them in the nursery. They wake up the same time as the trees in the orchard. Therefore, I cannot really see if they take or not, until its late. I usually get 95% to take, so I just accept the losses and regraft the failures next year with the omega tool.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love your confidence Ben. Lol but I guess experience has its perks. Good for you

 

[buckvelvet]

Dont you leave 1 roostock bud to grow incase the scion may not take?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Turkey Creek]

Dont you leave 1 roostock bud to grow incase the scion may not take?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have never had an issue with a root stock pushing a bud if the scion dies. Once I know the scion isnt going to take then I let the root stock grow.

 

[buckvelvet]

I have never had an issue with a root stock pushing a bud if the scion dies. Once I know the scion isnt going to take then I let the root stock grow.

Sheesh I learn something everyday...

 

[JERRED GRACEY]

checked my trees today 1 pear and 1 apple show a little green on the scion where the bud is, prob a little premature but got me excited

 

[Bnhpr]

Let everything grow until its got a few inches, then remove feathers From the rootstock and the weaker of the leaders coming from the scion.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Bowsnbucks]

More learning. Thanks Ben !!

 

[aerospacefarmer]

Sheesh I learn something everyday...

That's the beauty of this forum BV you learn something everyday and th guys here so willing to share :)

 

[buckvelvet]

That's the beauty of this forum BV you learn something everyday and th guys here so willing to share :)

Amen to that.