swizzle
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Posted 1396390724
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I am looking to graft some plum cherries and apricots need some advice on when the appropriate time to start.
eboone
1378418906
Posted 1396393948
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Not an expert but am about to do my first plum and pear grafting this year - scions are to be delivered this week. For cleft grafting or whip and tongue grafting do it dormant. For T-bud or chip grafting I think it is better to wait till the weather is warmer, the 'bark slips' whatever that means.
Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross
COGardener
1357441505
Posted 1396395055
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Ideally, the buds on the tree should just be starting to swell and the scionwood should be three or more weeks behind.
COGardener
1357441505
Posted 1396406555
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The three most important parts of the graft it's self is to ensure that the vascular cambium layer is aligned, not necessarily the outer layer of bark. The graft union is as tight as you can make it without strangling the tree (ensure the a tight bond between host tree and scionwood cambium). And seal everything to prevent desiccation don't miss the tip of the scionwood if it has been cut.
timmsm
1395798552
Posted 1396418848
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The advice above is good and the only thing I'd add is practice plenty before you work on your chosen tree. If you find several pieces of wood of similar diameter to the root stock/tree and scion practice your chosen grafting technique. This way you will not be wasting valuable resources.
Chapman
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Posted 1396456758
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When I started learning about grafting I went to several sites to learn more. He is some I used.http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/freepubs/pdfs/uj255.pdf http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00067176/00001/1j http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-1040/F-6204web.pdf
