Grafting Loquat
Details
After several seasons of failure with established, outdoor trees I refined my technique.
Finally I can report on my successful attempts at grafting improved varieties of loquat onto seedling grown trees, both indoors in pots as well as outdoor trees up to 12 years old.
The summary:
Finally I can report on my successful attempts at grafting improved varieties of loquat onto seedling grown trees, both indoors in pots as well as outdoor trees up to 12 years old.
The summary:
- Switched from whip and tongue to cleft technique for the graft union
- Covered entire scion with buddy tape
- On outdoor grafts enclose in plastic bread bag for several weeks
Date
April 22, 2024