Grafting time and method of pomegranate

The grafting of pomegranate usually takes place in spring. Cut the bottom of the branch into wedges, select the plants of the same family and the same genus as the rootstock, and cut a 5 cm deep hole in the rootstock. Insert the branch into the cut and align it, and wrap it firmly with adhesive tape. Two weeks later, a new bud will be generated, which means the grafting is successful. If the upper part of the branch is dry, it needs to be grafted again.

I. grafting time

The grafting time of pomegranate is mostly in spring. From March to April, the temperature picked up, and the plants began to enter the growth season, and the success rate of grafting was higher. It is also more conducive to budding and growth.

2. Grafting method

1. Branch selection: select the branches with strong growth. Keep the upper leaves and buds, and wedge the bottom. It should be noted that the branches cannot be thicker than the rootstock, or the nutrients cannot be supplied from the Rootstock to the grafted branches.

2. Rootstock treatment: generally, rootstocks are plants of the same family and genus. The rootstock shall be beheaded, and then a knife shall be cut in the middle of the cutting surface, with a depth of about 5cm. And moderate pruning here, to ensure that the branches have enough space to insert

3. Grafting process: insert the wedge position at the bottom of the branch into the cut of the rootstock. The cambium of the two must be aligned to ensure nutrient transport. Then in the position of the joint with tape binding firm, so that the completion of the grafting

Pomegranate

4. Post grafting Management: after grafting, it is necessary to frequently observe whether there are new buds growing. If the growth does not get better after two weeks, but the phenomenon of drying up, it is proved that the grafting failed, the need for a second grafting.