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Since you do own some very rare English varieties and wish to extend their space in existence, would you consider selling small maiden trees in farmer's markets along with the fruit?
Hi Stephen, I want to thank you for this series on grafting. I have an elderly friend who has heritage apple trees (more than 60), my plan is to collect branches/twigs from his valuable stock and start them on branches of my existing apple tree stock.
Any cautionary statements or recommendations? I'm taking from mature trees and grafting to mature trees. We are afraid that his line will disappear if we don't do "something"... Thanks again
I have a ?, I have a seed magazine that has a single tree that they say will grow apples, pears, lemons. all on the same tree, I always thought they were crazy (seed company).
Can a guy graft an apple, pear, lemon tree all into a single tree & still get fruit?
Now that I've watched your videos, it doesn't seem all that crazy, or does it? :)
this information is not correct-any of those plants can be grafted, but NOT on to the same stock. You can graft different citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruit) on to the same stock, but not apples or pears. Likiewise, you cannot graft oranges n to an apple. Apple needs an apple stock, pears a pear stock.
My father grew a lemon tree from a pip. I have never had lemons on it. It is quite old . I expect 15b to 20 years. How can I get some lemons. If the only way is grafting . What time of year and how do I choose a graft.?
Where are you located? You will never grow lemons or any citrus fruit outdoors in a cooler country like England, where I live (some people grow them in heated glasshouses).
I advise people against growing apples from a pip as it rarely succeeds. I don't know if its the same for lemons. If so, you should graft over to a productive variety, best bet is scrounging some scion wood from a friend with a productive lemon tree.
sorry don't know much about lemons, I'm an apple grower.
2 reasons. First, when creating a tree, the scion (the top growth) is a particular genetic variety of fruit, grown for its eating qualities. However, on its own roots, the trees are maybe too big, too small, too weak, or whatever. The rootstock is a selected clone propagated by cuttings, which allows you to choose the size of your tree. this has many benefits, and the practice of grafting fruit trees is universal.
the other reason is to convert a tree to a variety you prefer
Just wondering why do you have to cut the new growths on bottom of tree...
Will somehow the genetics of old tree 'leak' into the graft and overtake it?
Or this is just so energy of the plant doesnt get wasted on the bottom variety that you dont want... and do you have to cut it for the life of the tree or eventually new growths of the old tree will stop growing at the bottom?
You have to cut them out as otherwise they will grow strongly up and smother out the weakly growing scion wood. Trust me, everyone does it! Once the new growth becomnes established the shoots from lower down stop coming.
Sorry, I have no knowledge of Japanese or other maple rootstocks. I should think the saddle graft technique as I have demonstrated ould do for any deciduous hardwood tree but cannot reccoemend a rootstock as I have never grafted anything but aplpes, pears and plums.
See the other videos where I have adressed the issue of tools.
For saddle grafting, all you need is a thin sharp penknife, I use the French made Opinel number 6 which I find ideal, but other knoves would be equally good. The key is the knife must be very sharp, sterilised for use (I use a rag and bottle technique with methylated spirits) and more than anything you need to practice to get the joins dead right.
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wwwtotalitaerde 1 year ago
great vid. thanks!!!!
FLORINOID 2 years ago
Since you do own some very rare English varieties and wish to extend their space in existence, would you consider selling small maiden trees in farmer's markets along with the fruit?
Teorispa 2 years ago
Hi Stephen, I want to thank you for this series on grafting. I have an elderly friend who has heritage apple trees (more than 60), my plan is to collect branches/twigs from his valuable stock and start them on branches of my existing apple tree stock.
Any cautionary statements or recommendations? I'm taking from mature trees and grafting to mature trees. We are afraid that his line will disappear if we don't do "something"... Thanks again
HTCSWEOD 3 years ago
Very interesting (grafting) video.
I have a ?, I have a seed magazine that has a single tree that they say will grow apples, pears, lemons. all on the same tree, I always thought they were crazy (seed company).
Can a guy graft an apple, pear, lemon tree all into a single tree & still get fruit?
Now that I've watched your videos, it doesn't seem all that crazy, or does it? :)
smellycatpoop 3 years ago
Hi smellycatpoop (?!?)
this information is not correct-any of those plants can be grafted, but NOT on to the same stock. You can graft different citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruit) on to the same stock, but not apples or pears. Likiewise, you cannot graft oranges n to an apple. Apple needs an apple stock, pears a pear stock.
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
My father grew a lemon tree from a pip. I have never had lemons on it. It is quite old . I expect 15b to 20 years. How can I get some lemons. If the only way is grafting . What time of year and how do I choose a graft.?
melea39 3 years ago
Where are you located? You will never grow lemons or any citrus fruit outdoors in a cooler country like England, where I live (some people grow them in heated glasshouses).
I advise people against growing apples from a pip as it rarely succeeds. I don't know if its the same for lemons. If so, you should graft over to a productive variety, best bet is scrounging some scion wood from a friend with a productive lemon tree.
sorry don't know much about lemons, I'm an apple grower.
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
Thank you for your response. I do see lemon trees now being sold with lemons on them and thought I would have a try
melea39 3 years ago
If I give it a try , what time of year do I do it and should the weather and tree be dry . If I try now the tree is very wet.
melea39 3 years ago
Hi muppet.
2 reasons. First, when creating a tree, the scion (the top growth) is a particular genetic variety of fruit, grown for its eating qualities. However, on its own roots, the trees are maybe too big, too small, too weak, or whatever. The rootstock is a selected clone propagated by cuttings, which allows you to choose the size of your tree. this has many benefits, and the practice of grafting fruit trees is universal.
the other reason is to convert a tree to a variety you prefer
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
what exactly is the "grafting" for. I don't understand, can someone tell me?
muppet12344 3 years ago
I have posted a video response to show how these little trees have grown.
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
very useful videos,
Just wondering why do you have to cut the new growths on bottom of tree...
Will somehow the genetics of old tree 'leak' into the graft and overtake it?
Or this is just so energy of the plant doesnt get wasted on the bottom variety that you dont want... and do you have to cut it for the life of the tree or eventually new growths of the old tree will stop growing at the bottom?
armyofda12monkeys 3 years ago
You have to cut them out as otherwise they will grow strongly up and smother out the weakly growing scion wood. Trust me, everyone does it! Once the new growth becomnes established the shoots from lower down stop coming.
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
Would you recommend this technique for a Japanese maple? What root stock would you recommend to pair it with?
ff337 3 years ago
Sorry, I have no knowledge of Japanese or other maple rootstocks. I should think the saddle graft technique as I have demonstrated ould do for any deciduous hardwood tree but cannot reccoemend a rootstock as I have never grafted anything but aplpes, pears and plums.
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
See the other videos where I have adressed the issue of tools.
For saddle grafting, all you need is a thin sharp penknife, I use the French made Opinel number 6 which I find ideal, but other knoves would be equally good. The key is the knife must be very sharp, sterilised for use (I use a rag and bottle technique with methylated spirits) and more than anything you need to practice to get the joins dead right.
stephenhayesuk 3 years ago
Hello Thanks for the post! A question, If you are starting out what tools would you recommend to start?
bluzy25 3 years ago