I  am loving to see the result of my grafts, more than the result of my rooting cuttings. For some reason, the ones I use for root stock are varieties that grow well here and seem better rooters and stronger.  I only lost those that I did not know how to cut properly. As I am getting more skillful, the results are better.

First picture is of a 1 1/4" cutting that I grafted 3 varieties at its top. All 3 made, one is a bit slower, note the 'nursing sprout' at the bottom. I let it grow until the grafts are OK.  I use what is around, rubber bands, strips of plastic bags, wrapping plastic, cords, whatever I can put my hands on to keep them together and tight... my newest is using finger nail polish at their cut tips ( will see if that helps them not dry out)

Hope they do well for you!

   Nice job with the grafting Grasa. They all look healthy and anxious to grow.  When grafting is done here at a local nursery, they use a product called Parafilm "M" to wrap around the secured graft.  It's made out of parafin wax that is somehow made into a strechable tape. It is about as long as a bandaid and about 2" wide.  As you wrap it around the graft sight it keeps stretching and getting thinner and thinner, giving a real tight protective covering which keeps the graft sight from drying out. The neat thing about this product is that as it is exposed to sunlight it gradually deteriorates and falls off by itself, usually after the graft has fully set.  I have some here in my work area, and if you are interested in giving it a try let me know and I will send you some.

That's interesting.  what variety is the root stock

Nicely done Grasa. I had been looking forward to this update :) .

How about those root grafts? I've since done a few of those myself and they are actually making progress. Who'da thought it?

nice indeed. are you going to work on a 2 in 1 fig tree next. i cant wait to see pics when the tree is larger.

I am learning, and I am delighted with my latest root graft results. I did a bit different than before, here, I opened 2 or 3 slits just enough to fit the roots I had ( maybe 3/4" long) opened the skin of the cutting just enough to put the root in (sorta like an upside down "T", except, just the "l" incision. 

I carved the root to expose more surface to adhere, inserted in the incision "l" and rubber banded it tight.  I also tried splitting a bigger(fatter) root in half to see if it would work - Well it surprised me! In one week, the roots are taking off amazingly.   They are still in the rooting chamber box, and I will let them there a bit more before I put them in cups.

Psst, Dave, I have already done some neat ones, but I want to make  sure they make it before I post pictures.   I took large pieces from my tree ( they are 2-4 feet fully branched) and I brought a 5gallon plant inside to warm up and yes, many different 'tips' went in each of those branches.  I cannot wait for Spring to be here to do them outside and get their fruit.

Scott, I use the local grown Unknown varieties, that I know grow well and handle our cold and rainy days... only time will tell if this will actually work. I am having fun playing with them and learning new skills. 

Thanks for the update and Pics.