Cocktail Mango Tree by T-budding

[jc]

I have a potted Lancetilla mango that I want to top work it into a cocktail tree. I am going to try T-budding 3 other cultivars onto the 3 green scaffold branches.  I successfully T-budded some citrus last spring but I'm definitely not a pro.   

What time of the year is the bark slipping on Florida mangos?

I've heard that budding should be attempted during certain lunar phases, any suggestions?

Is any one in Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie, or Broward,willing to sell me a few bud sticks?  If so, please advise what cultivars are available.

Thanks!

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Hi JC,
I haven't tried this method for mangoes...but, i reckon you, should attempt to do this during summer, when the tree is kick'n mighty fine. Shield-budding can also work.

Yep, during the lunar phases, the sap rises.

-Grafts
Always perform them with the crescent moon, because the plants must be in full operation, to allow the removal of the cortex and the rapid welding of tissues in contact. This also applies to grafts performed during the winter rest.

http://varenya.hubpages.com/hub/Lunar-calendar-for-gardening

http://ourgardengang.tripod.com/moonplanting.htm

http://www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/moon-planting.html

[jc]

SS, thanks for the resources I'm going to study up on this lunar topic. I want to have all my ducks in a row before I get started.

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Hi JC,
You're welcome I have already started to implement what i have studied