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Gardening

TuxedoKat

(3,821 posts) Wed Mar 12, 2014, 10:09 AM Mar 2014

Grafting

Last edited Wed Mar 12, 2014, 11:35 AM - Edit history (1)

Has anyone here tried grafting with fruit trees or anything else? I just went to a grafting class (we did apple tree grafts) a little over two weeks ago and to my amazement and delight, both of my two grafts "took". I didn't think either one would so I was very happily surprised. Now I'd like to start grafting a great many more trees, bushes, etc.

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Grafting (Original Post) TuxedoKat Mar 2014 OP

I haven't ever done it, but I know there's a few tricks to it Major Nikon Mar 2014 #1

Now it the time of year TuxedoKat Mar 2014 #3

I want to try grafting tomatoes Viva_La_Revolution Mar 2014 #2

I used to do tons of grafting ..... Botany Mar 2014 #4

Major Nikon

(36,899 posts)

1. I haven't ever done it, but I know there's a few tricks to it

Reply to TuxedoKat (Original post)

Wed Mar 12, 2014, 10:17 AM

Mar 2014

I have just bought those things already commercially grafted. It is something I'd like to try at some point.

TuxedoKat

(3,821 posts)

3. Now it the time of year

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 12, 2014, 11:37 AM

Mar 2014

when nurseries, etc., are offering classes in grafting and pruning. Just google grafting and your state or nearby ones to hopefully find some in your area.

Viva_La_Revolution

(28,791 posts)

2. I want to try grafting tomatoes

Reply to TuxedoKat (Original post)

Wed Mar 12, 2014, 10:40 AM

Mar 2014

A beginner's guide to grafting tomatoes.
http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/grafting-tomatoes

Botany

(72,398 posts)

4. I used to do tons of grafting .....

Reply to TuxedoKat (Original post)

Thu Mar 13, 2014, 08:13 PM

Mar 2014

..... have a sharp knife and make sure you get a nice long 45 degree cut on both ends.

BTW the future is in not in grafted trees and shrubs but in native trees and shrubs that
are straight species and that are ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. aka from seed

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