My Attempt at Grafting Mamey Sapote

[Greg1029]

I received my Mamey scions today from Frankies Nursery.  Here are pictures of my attempt at grafting my 4ft. seedling.  Lynn from Frankies suggested I try a cleft and side veneer graft on the same rootstock.  She said its more difficult for larger diameter rootstock to take and doing both might increase my chances.  I've got a third scion which I plan on using on JF's smaller seedling.  I accidentally broke off the only two leaves while trying to put it in my overcrowded portable greenhouse.  I'm hoping that won't be an issue. 

Greg

Pantin Scions

Cleft

Side Veneer



My decapitated rootstock wilting in the sun.

[Patrick]

Your side veneer scion looks wider than your cut on the rootstock, be sure that the cadmium is in direct contact!

[murahilin]

I received my Mamey scions today from Frankies Nursery.  Here are pictures of my attempt at grafting my 4ft. seedling.  Lynn from Frankies suggested I try a cleft and side veneer graft on the same rootstock.  She said its more difficult for larger diameter rootstock to take and doing both might increase my chances.  I've got a third scion which I plan on using on JF's smaller seedling.  I accidentally broke off the only two leaves while trying to put it in my overcrowded portable greenhouse.  I'm hoping that won't be an issue. 

Greg

That might be a very big issue. With no leaves left on the rootstock your grafts are not likely to take.

[Tropicalgrower89]

Nice! Hope it succeeds. 

[Cookie Monster]

Good luck! Grafting mamey sapote is non trivial.

I received my Mamey scions today from Frankies Nursery.  Here are pictures of my attempt at grafting my 4ft. seedling.  Lynn from Frankies suggested I try a cleft and side veneer graft on the same rootstock.  She said its more difficult for larger diameter rootstock to take and doing both might increase my chances.  I've got a third scion which I plan on using on JF's smaller seedling.  I accidentally broke off the only two leaves while trying to put it in my overcrowded portable greenhouse.  I'm hoping that won't be an issue. 

Greg

Pantin Scions

Cleft

Side Veneer



My decapitated rootstock wilting in the sun.

[Cookie Monster]

Yah, without leaves, the tree has no energy source. What will often happen is that the roostock will eventually die back and sprout near the base. The rootstock is a bit thick, though. So, I suppose there is still a chance.

I received my Mamey scions today from Frankies Nursery.  Here are pictures of my attempt at grafting my 4ft. seedling.  Lynn from Frankies suggested I try a cleft and side veneer graft on the same rootstock.  She said its more difficult for larger diameter rootstock to take and doing both might increase my chances.  I've got a third scion which I plan on using on JF's smaller seedling.  I accidentally broke off the only two leaves while trying to put it in my overcrowded portable greenhouse.  I'm hoping that won't be an issue. 

Greg

That might be a very big issue. With no leaves left on the rootstock your grafts are not likely to take.

[Greg1029]

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of.  I wish I would have gone higher on the graft.  My only hope is the large size and age of the rootstock.  Hopefully it has enough stored energy to make it...  I still have a third (much smaller scion and rootstock) to graft as back-up....

Greg

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Hi Greg,

Good Luck!!! keep us posted

[FlyingFoxFruits]

Nice cuts! They fit like puzzle pieces!!  I think u have a good shot a getting some takes...U seem to have a good understanding of what needs to be done.

Good luck!

[JF]

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of.  I wish I would have gone higher on the graft.  My only hope is the large size and age of the rootstock.  Hopefully it has enough stored energy to make it...  I still have a third (much smaller scion and rootstock) to graft as back-up....

Greg

So far, you have had great success grafting annonas hopefully that experience will transferred over to mameys and mangos, good luck Greg!

JF 

[Ethan]

Nicely done, hopefully the tree does the rest.

good luck,
-Ethan

[Tropicalgrower89]

Just wondering if your mamey grafts were successful or not.