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Vlad
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Worcester, MA USDA zone 5b
Graft in winter?
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November 20, 2021, 11:47:55 PM »
I just brought my trees indoors for the winter. I am considering grafting some of them. Can I graft now or should I wait until spring?
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sc4001992
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USA, CA, Fullerton
Re: Graft in winter?
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November 21, 2021, 01:05:57 AM »
I think it depends on what fruit trees you want to graft. If it's citrus don't waste your time, wait until spring to start.
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luak
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U.S, Arkansas, Eureka Springs,Z7.
Re: Graft in winter?
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November 21, 2021, 05:40:11 PM »
I do year around grafting. Grafting last week , a Santa Teresa piece of budwood.
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Vlad
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Worcester, MA USDA zone 5b
Re: Graft in winter?
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November 21, 2021, 09:25:58 PM »
I should have mentioned that my potted trees are under lights and at 60 - 65F, so it seems to me that light and temperature requirements would be met. No?
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luak
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U.S, Arkansas, Eureka Springs,Z7.
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November 22, 2021, 09:33:40 AM »
My growroom temps are warm enough, 65* to 68*. If you have a fancy variety you might want to go the extra mile and use a heat pad to be sure. If someone sends me a choice variety, I would go whatever it needs.
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