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djseaquist:
I'm new to grafting & want to save some money by growing my own rootstocks from Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) seeds. I heard it's best for the rootstock to be at least a year old.

However, I haven't planted my Cherimoya seeds yet & it's summer. I heard it's best to graft Annonas in the spring.

Thoughts?

K-Rimes:
They will probably be pretty whippy and small. You can graft small stuff, but I think it's best around chopstick size and that's what you'll most likely be getting if you buy scion. I would sow directly in tree pots if I were you, so their tap root will be preserved and you'll be ready to go when they are.

Rob From Sydney:

--- Quote from: djseaquist on June 18, 2025, 12:58:30 AM ---I'm new to grafting & want to save some money by growing my own rootstocks from Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) seeds. I heard it's best for the rootstock to be at least a year old.

However, I haven't planted my Cherimoya seeds yet & it's summer. I heard it's best to graft Annonas in the spring.

Thoughts?

--- End quote ---

Honestly, if you have access to seeds then start them early. You'll have extra strong seedlings by grafting time next year! ;D

spaugh:
Start the seeds then plant them in the ground and wait a year and a half to graft.  Thry will be way bigger than if you use pots.

Orkine:
Unless you must graft next year, plant what you have now and let them grow, graft them when they are ready even if that is almost two years from now.

The day after you graft them, you will be glad you weren’t waiting to make a decision.

If you are on a clock and must graft next year, see if you can trade or batter for some rootstock.  There are some people on the forum who are generous and who may chose to share if you can come get the seedlings.

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