Citrus Growers Forum

boneyard3 · Posted: Fri 22 Nov, 2013 3:20 pm

I would like to start grafting as soon as possible,and i am wondering what would be a good time for my area,zone 7. I am in container growing.

klemmd · Posted: Thu 28 Nov, 2013 12:18 pm

What are you trying to graft? and onto what?

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Annandale, VA
USDA Zone 7A

Laaz · Posted: Thu 28 Nov, 2013 12:44 pm

You will get the best results when the rootstock is in active growth. If you are T-budding you want the bark to be slipping. If you are cleft grafting you can try at any time, but I still get best results when the rootstock is in active growth. Spring would be your best bet.

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klemmd · Posted: Wed 04 Dec, 2013 12:18 pm

I like to harvest scion wood in early Spring BEFORE it has its first growth flush. Keep in fridge in ziplock with damp paper towel until your rootstock bark is slipping.

This way, your scion wood has lots of good still dormant buds to chose from.

But again, I don't know your particular situation. Are you talking about indoor plants? Outdoor plants?

Need more data from you.

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Annandale, VA
USDA Zone 7A