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Zarafet

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Condensation under parafilm
« on: August 30, 2017, 07:53:09 PM »
I checked my grafts today and noticed condensation under the parafilm.  Is this normal considering it's in direct sun or should I remove it dry it and reapply?


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Re: Condensation under parafilm
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2017, 09:14:48 PM »
Don't worry about it.  The idea is to avoid drying out of the scion.

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Re: Condensation under parafilm
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2017, 09:15:58 PM »
Normal. I do cover my grafts with aluminum though but the condensation hasn't caused problems with mangoes.

Condensation under the parafilm  for my citrus t buds however is another story. Half of my buds get taken over by yeast and are dead on unwrapping.

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Re: Condensation under parafilm
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2017, 09:44:59 PM »
Thanks... I removed 2 and rewrapped them and thought "this is too much... I could do more harm than good." So I'm leaving them be, and now I'm not worried... Thx again.

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Re: Condensation under parafilm
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2017, 09:46:53 AM »
Have lost mango scions to such moisture.  If they had pushed like they should have, probably wouldn't have been an issue.  I have a habit of removing cold scions from my little ice chest and wrapping them cold.  They sweat trapping moisture in the buddy tape.

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Re: Condensation under parafilm
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2017, 08:49:04 PM »
This might indicate a high rate of water loosing from the scion due to heat, not just condensation from trapped air. If it were me I will cover it with light color paper tube. I always do that in warm weather.

 

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