Covering grafted lemon

[Zarafet]

I just grafted a bearss lime with new Zealand lemonade.  Is Covering the grafts necessary until they push?  I have them wrapped in parafilm and tied off. I've had success grafting citrus and covering them but never grafted then and left uncovered.

[Millet]

After the graft is made I just cover the bud with the  parafilm wrap.  The bud will push right through the film.

[Zarafet]

So no aluminum, no paper bag? In the sun?

After the graft is made I just cover the bud with the  parafilm wrap.  The bud will push right through the film.

[Millet]

Zarafet, I know some people use foil wrap, I have never use it.   Mr. Texas, a member on this form, does a LOT of grafting, it would be interesting to hear his comments.

[mrtexas]

No cover. I use vinyl budding tape and cut it off when the bud takes.
Used to do a lot of grafting. Not so much as I am not selling trees any longer.
Will be giving a grafting class in a few weeks. https://mrtexasgrafting.weebly.com/

[Susanne42]

That page is full of awesome info. Where will your class be? I'm interested