A twig (scion) of one tree is joined to the stems of a tree seedlings (rootstock) in the horticultural process known as grafting. Over time, the scion integrates permanently into the tree. If the scion comes from a better variety, those traits will be inherited by the tree.
The optimal time to graft is in the early spring, right before growth begins. If you have latent scion timber in storage and the weather is not excessively warm,
Grafting is an asexual plant propagation technique that unites plant components from various plants so they will develop and heal as a single plant. This method is used to preserve clonal production, exploit better root systems.
The plant which offers a system of roots and base is known as the rootstock plant. These are often more expensive than regular seeds, often around 50 for a single seed, because they are deliberately developed for specific features.
The top of the fruit-producing, and scion, plant will be graft onto the rootstock since it yields better fruit. Find out which types will flourish when grafted onto your rootstock by doing some research. The majority of plants can't be grafted on a different kind of plant.
When the rootstock (base) type or the scion (top) type have stems of the same size, grafting is most successful. Your rootstock and scion seeds should be planted in distinct, labelled containers. Plant at various periods if you are aware that one kind grows more quickly than the other.
Starting at the top, cut four 3-inch vertical slits through the rootstock's bark. Stopping below these vertical cuts, place a small elastic band on the rootstock. At the rootstock's tip, use a knife to cut the bark away from the wood. Four 3-inch-long flaps should be used to peel the bark away.
Trim the bottom of the scion by half an inch to expose the new, green wood. Make a shallow 2-inch cut through the scion's bottom end's wood. The cambium tissue, which conducts sap through the tree, is exposed by this cut. Repeat to make four cuts that are spaced equally apart.
Use the elastic band to secure the flaps to the floor at this stage. Ensure that the scion's cambium tissue rests against the rootstock's cambium tissue. Wrap the graft in heavy-duty aluminium foil, followed by a piece of plastic, to protect it.
Masking tape should be used to lightly secure the plastic around the graft. In 15 to 30 days, new buds should start to emerge. To keep care of several trees, you might want to record the date & tree type on the tape.