Grafting

Grafting trees? It is used for several reasons, and on certain trees. I guess they have to be somewhat compatible..kind of like mates if you'd say. Soul mates. I've seen this done we a beautiful rose before, so it can be done as well with a bush too. Just depends on what you want.

Grafting is done by professionals, or by those who obsess extensive knowledge of the horticulture field or perhaps a novice who would like to experiment and learn something new or, develop a new more appealing outcome, which may be healthier, and a provide better quality fruit, or flowers. Or maybe someone is attempting to rid a tree of an unwanted disease. 

There could be several reasons for wanting to graft.  But one thing remains. It is a technique which has been around roughly four thousand years, and the results can be astonishing. Of course the best place as usual to learn about this technique is through your local extension office in your area. But a nursery can assist as well. But the reason I mention the extension office is because they would probably have a class, or two which could be attended to learn more about this fascinating aspect of gardening. The classes are well worth it, and costs are usually minimal.

This technique originated in China and Mesepotmia many years ago. It has been used to control healthy growing, create a better look, rid diseases which can harm the plant, and many other reasons. 

This can be performed with astonishing results, like some of the roses which we have today. The end results are very pleasing to the eyes, and beneficial to the plant, as well as the great gardeners working hard to bring better results with the final process. 

When grafting there are  scions, and there are also rootstock. They are two different things.  This is why it is very important that you learn as much as possible about grafting if this is something that you choose to do. Grafting is something that is time consuming and you have to have patience. 

The rootstock is going to be from the tree that's already planted. You may not be as pleased with the fruit it's producing, so you take a cutting (about five inches), from the branch of the one in which the fruit is what you desire, and graft it. This is called the  
"Scion". Before you know it, voila! You have a more delicious fruit. In order to find out more about this process,I have included some videos to help. 

Some veggies may be grafted as well. The phenomenon of grafted veggies has only been going on in the USA for a few years though, so this is relatively new on the scene, but you may want to ask a hoticulturist at your local Extension Office,Cor give it a try yourself and experiment. Either way it sounds like fun!

I hope you enjoy them. This has been a fascinating subject for me, and I think I should like to look into it more. I hope to in the future.

Grafting and Budding Nursery Stock Plants- content.ces.ncsu.edu- credit
Grafting Trees-How to Graft a Tree-NativNurseries- YouTube
Why Graft Tomatoes? The Main Two Reasons I Started Grafting Tomatoes- youtube
Seed Saving Tips Episode 5 Cutting& Grafting Fruit Trees or Plants- Selfsufficientme-youtube




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2013



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