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Post by smsmith on Jul 26, 2017 9:47:38 GMT -6
I've flagged a number of wild rootstocks for grafting next year. I was planning to dig them up right away next spring, graft, then replant. Would it make more sense to dig them up now, cut them back and plant in their permanent locations. Then, next spring wait for them to leaf out and then graft? Obviously, I'd need to keep them watered during any dry spells this year.
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Post by nhmountains on Jul 26, 2017 9:57:43 GMT -6
Stu,
If it were me, I'd mark them now. Then when dormant move them this fall. Cut back next spring when you're going to graft. Some people take a spade and dig theirs circle around the trees early so they sprout more roots. Not sure if yours are big enough for that. I think if you cut and move now you may stress them especially if you hit a dry August.
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Post by smsmith on Jul 26, 2017 10:00:29 GMT -6
The problem with waiting for fall dormancy is that the last 3-4 years winter and heavy snow showed up about the same time as the apples went dormant. I had a number of trees still with green leaves during our first snow (and bitter cold temps) the last few years.
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Post by nhmountains on Jul 26, 2017 10:12:16 GMT -6
Could you dig them now. Put in pots or heal them in shade in a nursery near the house and then plant later this fall. That's a little more work but, I bet you'd have a better survival rate. Keep them in shade until they recover.
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Post by smsmith on Jul 26, 2017 10:13:52 GMT -6
^^^I had that thought as well. I just wasn't as excited about the added step, but maybe that's the way to go.
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Post by Sandbur on Jul 26, 2017 10:59:11 GMT -6
My grafts (that have took) on the swamp crab grow like gangbusters.
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