Hi,

Sorry for daft question form a graft newbie...

I have succesfully T-budded a variety of buds onto an existing limequat.

As I would like to keep the limequat and all its branches, how do I force the buds to start growing?

Sincere thanks!!!!

You can make a cut in the bark just above the t-bud point to stop some sap going up or bend the tree just above the grafting point.
I always get results with the first method.
One more thing: some buds never grow (blind buds).

Is it a simple cut or a small notch?

Another way to stimulate side buds to grow is to apply a cytokinin hormone paste. In the orchid world they have a product called "KeikiGrow" for this. Has anyone used such a thing on citrus?

[quoteIs it a simple cut or a small notch?[/quote]

You can cut the branch off about a inch above the bud, or if you want to keep the remaining branch cut a notch about a inch above the bud about a quarter of the way through on the same side as the bud.