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Kevin Jones

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Light Effects On Grafting Success?
« on: August 11, 2020, 12:01:11 PM »
What effect does light play in grafting?
Because it's been so hot... I've been placing all my grafting subjects in a mostly shady area.
Would grafts benefit from additional light?
I have LED grow lights set up in my garage.
Would special grafted pet plants benefit from LED illumination?

Thanks for the input!

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Re: Light Effects On Grafting Success?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2020, 12:22:53 PM »
If your LED light are either Full Spectrum or Daylight, they can work very well, if you have enough of them.
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Re: Light Effects On Grafting Success?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2020, 12:43:47 PM »
Not necessary.  Shade for 3 or 4 weeks to let the grafts heal is good then gradually move into more light.
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Re: Light Effects On Grafting Success?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2020, 01:03:05 PM »
Partial shade, 70-90%.
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Re: Light Effects On Grafting Success?
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2020, 02:16:52 PM »
Are there any special considerations for mango grafts?

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Re: Light Effects On Grafting Success?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2020, 12:15:09 AM »
There is a camp that says sunlight does help with graft healing and success chance, and I personally go by this philosophy.

 

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