Graft and a duckling

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greenfig

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Posted 1367719113	Reply with quote #1

I did a graft following the suggestions from Grasa. Basically, wait for small roots on the rootstock and have some bud swelling/leaf start on the scion. In my case the diameter of both was the same and it was easy to match them. I used the Parafilm as a tape. The union is still in the moss until the roots become larger. Rootstock: Adriatic, scion: Marseilles White. I had a bad luck with MW this season, very slow to root so I am trying to get something going here. While checking the sphagnum moss for the rooting progress, I found this little guy. It is very thin but going strong! It was cup potted today. Attached Images graft.jpg (182.63 KB, 157 views) duckling.jpg (172.51 KB, 157 views) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

rcantor

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Posted 1367724171	Reply with quote #2

They both look great. I hope they do well for you. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

greenfig

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Posted 1367724449	Reply with quote #3

Thanks! I will post the graft update when the leaves appear! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Grasa

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Posted 1367724941	Reply with quote #4

make sure to provide that humidity dome when potting them up.. the graft tends to dry up quick..it looks very good. when planting, don't add too much water to the potting soil and once in the humidity dome, the little water you provide stays in it... they look great , Igor! __________________ Grasa Seattle, WA

Nichole

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Posted 1367728512	Reply with quote #5

no baby duck? :/ __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

greenfig

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Posted 1367728904	Reply with quote #6

Nichole, didnt you see it next to the pencil?. Look at that gorgeous neck ! And the wings, and even the little feet ! :) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

greenfig

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Posted 1369754031	Reply with quote #7

Please see an update. The graft really took off! It helped that the native shoot was a little bit behind and all the energy went into the graft. The Marseilles White leaves look very clean, no FMV so far! Attached Images duck_2.JPG (96.34 KB, 44 views) graft_2.JPG (162.40 KB, 48 views) graft_3.JPG (175.69 KB, 53 views) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

greenfig

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Posted 1369760789	Reply with quote #8

Just as a side note, it may help to root the rootstock a little first. In my another post, I grafted an LSU Purple before the roots came out and it is not as good as this one (although the graft was much smaller). __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

ForeverFigs

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Posted 1369763155	Reply with quote #9

Nice neat looking graft union...good luck with the project. __________________ Vince Edison N.J. Zone 6b Wish List: LaRadek's EBT

greenfig

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Posted 1400821224	Reply with quote #10

I removed the disintegrating tape on the graft. I was surprised to see how well it healed. It is almost not possible to see the union! That was a beginner’s luck for sure! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

greenfig

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Posted 1400877948	Reply with quote #11

Wow, I checked again today and I can see a little figlet appearing! I will let it grow, want to see how far it gets. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

javajunkie

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Posted 1400896161	Reply with quote #12

That is amazing! Nicely done. __________________ Tami SE Texas

rcantor

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Posted 1400899490	Reply with quote #13

Strong work! __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

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