English Translation of Axier's 'How to Graft an Adult Fig Tree'

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paulandirene

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Posted 1265227898	Reply with quote #1

Hi Folks, I have finished translating Axier's "How to Graft an Adult Fig Tree" document into English, and have posted it as a PDF file. EDIT Nov 28 2012: I have now added the PDF directly to Figs4Fun: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/file?id=1427823 Axier, my father thanks you for having described your process and findings. He is in the same exact situation as you were, and is grateful for your efforts.

Axier

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Posted 1265277232	Reply with quote #2

Thanks Paul for the translation. I am happy that it has been useful for your father. I would like to clarify several things. I made this article near 4 years ago, since then, I have learned a bit more about fig grafting: Unlike I said in this article, I lately have gotten good results with chip-buds from cuttings stored in the fridge. It is important to choose chip with well formed buds and graft on a hardened green branch of the year. Older wood is worse to graft on, although it is also possible. It is enough to keep the aluminum foil for 5 to 7 days, no more. Probably 5 days is better than 7. Get rid of direct sun on the graft during the first 5 or 6 weeks! I deter from removing the graft covering strip before the 5 week. Don't be in a hurry to do it, except for a very early vigorous sprouting of the bud (unlikely). and maybe anything more that I don't remind... __________________ Axier Basque Country Z9

Bass

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Posted 1265282442	Reply with quote #3

Axier and Paul, Thank you for the great Toturial. One thing I would like to add. I have tried chip budidng and I was successful and the graft grew about 2 ft. However the wind came and broke the branch off. This commonly happens because the shoot can be very vigorous but the graft union takes some time to harden. I would suggest in that case to either support the shoot with a stick by tighing one end of the stick to the main branch, and the other end to the grafted shoot. The other option is to trim down the new growth. __________________ Pennsylvania http://www.treesofjoy.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-of-Joy/110193909021138

paulandirene

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Posted 1265312137	Reply with quote #4

Axier and Bass, thanks for the updates, I'll integrate them into the material PD Axier, I'll bet you recognize this location [photo of Irene taken May '99] http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs300.ash1/22746_1339849101418_1386895965_30948895_4345048_n.jpg

Axier

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Posted 1265318591	Reply with quote #5

Of course!! It is the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao. It has been easy for me! ;-)) __________________ Axier Basque Country Z9

satellitehead

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Posted 1265326159	Reply with quote #6

One of the only two museums on my itenerary for the trip to Spain in May. I am still debating about going to Dali museum in Figueres. From Barcelona it's a 2hr train there, 2hr train back ... that ride will be 5% of my entire time to spend! __________________ Jason Atlanta/Grant Park area - z8

jimmychao

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Posted 1354107632	Reply with quote #7

I've just download the pdf. The link works, but it showed some red error message about security certificate. I hit continue. __________________ Jimmy Northern NJ - zone 6 ebay ID: jillji Wish List: Aubique Petite, Japanese White, Jolly Tiger, Maltese Beauty, Norland, San Giovanni...

paulandirene

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Posted 1354114625	Reply with quote #8

Hi Folks, sorry for the confusion. I had put the document on a file share and am not sure why it's now showing a warning [I got the warning too]. However I have now attached the file [PDF 447kb] here: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/file?id=1427823 Regards, Paul PS Axier has made some updates but I have not yet updated the PDF. Attached Files fig-grafting_Axier.pdf (446.16 KB, 293 views)

Grasa

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Posted 1354124801	Reply with quote #9

In the French Website there is this update ( last picture at bottom of the page).. worth looking- securing the water sprouts down, almost like many japanese espaliers. http://www.greffer.net/?p=7 __________________ Grasa Seattle, WA

paulandirene

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Posted 1354389676	Reply with quote #10

Latest version of the grafting document [has the comments of Axier and Bass included] http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/file?id=1429785 Attached Files fig-grafting_Axier_2010.pdf (492.09 KB, 99 views)

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