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Post by buckvelvet on Mar 28, 2017 9:45:12 GMT -6
When I'm done grafting a tree, I have never wrapped the scion to the tip (only at the graft union), I've never dipped a scion in wax, I only ever used treekote on the ends that I snipped off.
I had good grafting success last year though with no sealing the entire scion. Are you a sealer or not?
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Post by smsmith on Mar 28, 2017 9:51:22 GMT -6
I wrap graft union in parafilm, then seal it and scion tip with asphalt sealer.
I see the folks who wrap their scions in parafilm during storage and think that it may be wise.
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Post by buckvelvet on Mar 28, 2017 10:12:24 GMT -6
I wrap graft union in parafilm, then seal it and scion tip with asphalt sealer. I see the folks who wrap their scions in parafilm during storage and think that it may be wise. What i don't understand it says you have one that takes quickly, within 2 weeks you could have a problem with a bud inside that parafilm. With the wax at least it breaks through easily, I don't see that happening with Parafilm as its really stretchy. Just thinking out loud, sorry for all the threads lately, I just enjoy talking fruit trees. |
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Post by nhmountains on Mar 28, 2017 10:26:32 GMT -6
On bench grafts I get a soup can and put in 50/50 paraffin and beeswax. Melt it in a double boiler.
I usually wrap my cleft graft unions with parafilm tape. This year I used rubber bands and then wrapped in parafilm tape. I then dip the whole graft scion and graft union in the wax. The buds will pop thru the wax no problem. I think this keeps the moisture in there and helps with success.
My question this year is when should I cut those rubber bands off ?
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Post by Sandbur on Mar 29, 2017 6:21:51 GMT -6
I have very limited experience, but I have used grafting bands wrapped with parafilm. It seems like Stu told me to slit those bands in July. I tried to remove some, but ended up breaking off the graft. I suggest just slitting lengthwise. I used a #12 scalpel blade and handle.
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