Apple trees are trees, and time is very important when grafting. It is best to do it in June-August in summer or March-April in spring. If bud grafting is needed in June-August, the grafting success rate will be higher. When the apple is attached, the crown of the top of the young tree is removed, then a T-shaped incision is made in the epidermis with a knife, and then the hollow scion with only one layer of skin is inserted into the opening according to the shape and size for dressing.

Apple tree grafting season month

Apple trees are trees, and time is very important when grafting. It is best to do it in June-August in summer or March-April in spring. If bud grafting is needed in June-August, the grafting success rate will be higher.

Apple tree grafting method

Socket method: The strong scion branches are twisted into hollow tubes by apples, then the skin of grafted seedlings is peeled off and then sleeved on the branches.

Attachment method: When the apple is attached, the top crown of the young tree is removed, then a T-shaped incision is made in the epidermis with a knife, and then the hollow scion with only one layer of skin is inserted into the opening according to the shape and size for dressing.

Matters needing attention in apple tree grafting

1, Time: If the apples are budding, it is usually carried out in July-September. If it is high grafting, it is best to do it before germination in spring.

2. Variety: Grafting is mainly to maintain the characteristics of the variety. In order to maintain the characteristics of the variety, it is best to breed by grafting. The survival rate of cutting or layering is low, but it is not this variety after sowing.

3. Rootstock: Apple trees are generally grafted with hawthorn as rootstock, but other apple trees can be grafted, but the growth may be slightly worse.