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Can plum trees graft peach trees

Marie Schrader
2020-07-01 16:41:46
Plum trees can be grafted with peach trees. Plum trees are used as rootstocks and peach trees as scions, so the survival rate is not very high. Peach trees are used as rootstocks and plum trees cut cuttings, so the survival rate will be much higher. The grafting time is from March to April in spring. Select the rootstock and scion, cut out the wedge from them, and insert the selected scion with the bottom facing down into the cutting of rootstock.

Can I graft it?

Plum trees can be grafted to peach trees. If peach trees are used as scions, the survival rate is not very high. It is necessary to ensure the good rootstock and scion, and pay attention to many environmental factors. If peach tree is used as rootstock and plum tree is used to cut cuttings, the survival rate will be much higher. You can choose this one, which has many advantages, can improve the yield, and can also improve the ability of low temperature resistance. The grafting time is from March to April in spring, when the climate is suitable, the trees are also in the period of vigorous growth, and the survival rate of grafting is guaranteed.

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2. Grafting method

1. Rootstock: choose the peach tree in good growth state as the rootstock, cut it off from the place about 6-10cm away from the ground, and cut a wedge at the incision.

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2. Scion: select a robust tree body and cut a piece of paper from the top. It is required that there is no disease and pest. It is better to have new buds. The length is controlled at about 5-7cm. The bottom part is wedge-shaped, which is thinner than the opening on the rootstock.

3. Grafting: put the bottom of the selected scion down into the cut of the rootstock, wrap it with plastic bag outside, and fix it firmly.

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