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Hello, I tried this about two weks ago, so I can' t tell you a final result, but up to now the grafts are green.I grafted Chandler and Satsuma on an elder well growing lemon. Best regards Frank
Yes, you can graft oranges, mandarins (shiranui, kiyomi, xie shen, dobashi beni, Miyagawa), pomelo (mato buntan, kau phuang, banpeiyu) on lemons. I do that on my trees and get good fruits. My rootstock lemon I graft to is Lisbon, 10 yrs no problem.I hear the Eureka may not be compatible with some varieties.
Grafting to an established lemon tree is smart. If you are just starting out, Why not graft to Seville sour orange instead of the much weaker lemon rootstock.
Quote from: poncirsguy on March 05, 2021, 10:36:02 AMGrafting to an established lemon tree is smart. If you are just starting out, Why not graft to Seville sour orange instead of the much weaker lemon rootstock.I wanted lemon ,since I have a plant which put out alot of growth past year ,and wanted to maybe top work some of them branches since my original pomello grafted on flying dragon, does not do much in growing ,and when I see the lemon with its super strong growth ,thought it will make the pomello more vigorous . I do not have sevile orange plants for grafting also....I will read some citrus grafting basics and will make a few grafts this spring, if anyone has any "awlays working"methods and tips , I would be thankful if u share them ..🙋 thanks alot !!
I used an old pamphlet from the University of Florida for my budding instructions. The link below is the updated version that they have available on-line. It should have all the information that you need.https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1309&ved=2ahUKEwiN-cbz0pvvAhUumeAKHe2ICAQQFjABegQIGhAC&usg=AOvVaw2xDcx2k-jmDkTsfLf5vryC&cshid=1615033090391
Are you grafting to a new shoot or a big old branch?
Lemons root very easily. Leave 2 or 3 leaves attached, strip of the lower leaves. Use current flush stems, but after they are fully matured and turned woody. Wound the base of the cutting by removing two thin strips of bark, maybe 1/2" - 3/4" long from the base on opposite sides of the stem, then dipping in a rooting hormone. Super easy varieties like calamondin and most lemons may need little to no hormone. Cover with plastic bag. Dip-N-Grow is often used, diluted 1:10 or 1:6 in water. Rooting in containers demand being shaded at mid day or they will cook.