your graphting knowledge is boundless but your knife sharpening technique is severly flawed. never use a knife steel(the round thing your "sharpened with") to try to create a an edge. the tool you used is onlt to streighten the knife edge. you should be using a leather strop instead and ,on occasion a whet stone. that looked to be a quality knife so treat it right. lose the knife steel rod in the bushes : )
Here's a hint to improve success rate.. Seal any cuts (especially the apex of the scion) with grafting wax or a similar horticultural sealant. This prevents the scion from drying out before the graft takes.
Is there any special care at the grafting area? I followed your method and 3 days later, the scion showed sign of dehydration - it either loses moisture or not getting the moisture from the stock. Actually, I've been adding drops of water to the grafting area (which I also wrapped a piece of paper towel to keep the moisture in). Any idea? Thanks!
@yesfan21 the graft should in fact be sealed as soon as possible with grafting wax, paper towel does not serve to keep moisture in, in fact as it dries out in the air it actually draws moisture from the graft. I can not fathom why stephen doesn't seal the graft but I would bet a lot that even he would up his success rate by using it.
Simple, straight forward no unneeded over elaboration of the event. Good voice, knowledgeable and hands on description with recorded actions for all to duplicate. Thank you to both.
yes,i find it the most efficient method..i tried it too last mounth ..i cant wait to see results ... I olso have a question 4u,Steph .. the drafted brench will go green later than other brench ...or in the same time ... in my case i see no changes on my works from march .. , i even cut one of the grafted brench ...and i see they are all green inside...but no leaf yet .. is that a sign that i fail in grafting it ? Thank you :-)
Hi Zeu. It's too early to say, you just have to be patient and wait to see. Usually the new growwth on the grafted-in (scion) wood will be slow to grow away, but sometimes will be very active very soon. It varies depending on quality of wood, how good your surfaces meet, the health and strehgth of the stock, how well you tie in, etc.
I am always amazed, every time, when a graft takes. And yet if it is done correctly, as i have tried to show to the best of my ability, it very often does take.
haha, idiot!
bustersean71 2 days ago
Bad knife sharpening and bad knife choice. Such bad cutting of material does not make for good grafting. He's an diot, dare I say it.
bustersean71 2 days ago
your graphting knowledge is boundless but your knife sharpening technique is severly flawed. never use a knife steel(the round thing your "sharpened with") to try to create a an edge. the tool you used is onlt to streighten the knife edge. you should be using a leather strop instead and ,on occasion a whet stone. that looked to be a quality knife so treat it right. lose the knife steel rod in the bushes : )
crabtrap 4 months ago
Here's a hint to improve success rate.. Seal any cuts (especially the apex of the scion) with grafting wax or a similar horticultural sealant. This prevents the scion from drying out before the graft takes.
burbs47 6 months ago
Is there any special care at the grafting area? I followed your method and 3 days later, the scion showed sign of dehydration - it either loses moisture or not getting the moisture from the stock. Actually, I've been adding drops of water to the grafting area (which I also wrapped a piece of paper towel to keep the moisture in). Any idea? Thanks!
yesfan21 11 months ago
@yesfan21 the graft should in fact be sealed as soon as possible with grafting wax, paper towel does not serve to keep moisture in, in fact as it dries out in the air it actually draws moisture from the graft. I can not fathom why stephen doesn't seal the graft but I would bet a lot that even he would up his success rate by using it.
xSkitZx 3 months ago
Simple, straight forward no unneeded over elaboration of the event. Good voice, knowledgeable and hands on description with recorded actions for all to duplicate. Thank you to both.
Dafydd
SoftDeko 2 years ago
yes,i find it the most efficient method..i tried it too last mounth ..i cant wait to see results ... I olso have a question 4u,Steph .. the drafted brench will go green later than other brench ...or in the same time ... in my case i see no changes on my works from march .. , i even cut one of the grafted brench ...and i see they are all green inside...but no leaf yet .. is that a sign that i fail in grafting it ? Thank you :-)
zeu97 2 years ago
Hi Zeu. It's too early to say, you just have to be patient and wait to see. Usually the new growwth on the grafted-in (scion) wood will be slow to grow away, but sometimes will be very active very soon. It varies depending on quality of wood, how good your surfaces meet, the health and strehgth of the stock, how well you tie in, etc.
I am always amazed, every time, when a graft takes. And yet if it is done correctly, as i have tried to show to the best of my ability, it very often does take.
stephenhayesuk 2 years ago
THANKS GUY!
MAMEMAN1975 2 years ago
Another fantastic video to add to the collection. Many thanks Stephen. *****
jareus1 2 years ago
Awesome video Stephen. Keep em coming.
DamonBKnox 2 years ago
Five Stars!!
MadBadVoodo 2 years ago
Thanks Stephen! Great video as always!
bluzy25 2 years ago