The Tropical Fruit Forum
Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: Perplexed on May 08, 2022, 01:05:10 PM
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First time grafting and it's going to be a microcitrus species. What's the best grafting technique for grafting small twigs?
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Cleft grafting works, use a razor blade
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I also like to use the side veneer graft for the small citrus twigs. I had good success with 1/16" diameter scion wood. It allows you to graft the small scion onto slightly larger rootstock branch.
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Agree, use a razor blade. I use a square double sided Wilkinson Sword, but cut in half so you are not having to hold both blade faces.
Parafilm or Buddy tape makes it much easier to cover the grafting work.
I often use a tomato grafting clip, to hold the graft closed while tying the first tie on the rootstock.
The same methods can be used for tiny chip buds or tiny T buds.
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Vash, how big is rootstock?
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I haven't bought the rootstock yet but I'm going to buy some this week from madisoncitrus
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yes, they are a good source. Also have most of the varieties that CCPP program sells.
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Can you say what variety you are going to micrograft?
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Citrus glauca, heard they're on pair with kumquat or maybe hardier when dormant, need to find where I got that from though. Debating between US-942 or Rubidoux trifoliate for rootstock. The plant will be in the pot for most of its life.
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Going with trifoliate.. want to add extra hardiness and dormancy