Cleft graft in summer?

[Travillion]

I did a bunch of bud grafts in the early spring that are all doing really well. I have a few rootstock left over and would like to graft over more variety. I'm in Phoenix so it's hot right now, but just starting to come down. Our low to high temps are averaging upper 80s to low triple digits. We probably have a good 2-3 months left in the growing season before trees slow down for winter. Would it be okay to do a cleft graft now, or should I wait for spring?

[Seanny]

For summer grafting I use inlay side graft so the rootstock continue to grow while graft heal.
I trim the rs after the scion have leaves.

If graft fails I graft higher or lower.
No damage done.

I don’t use cleft in summer.
Is this an option for you?

[Travillion]

I've never heard of the inlay graft before. I will research it, thank you.

[Seanny]

Peeling a strip of bark and sliding scion underneath is inlay.
Look up inlay bark graft.

[Travillion]

Will do, thank you!