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["Mark Lee" <markl@nytec.com>]

Richard,
I have grafted persimmons only once, and none of them took.  I grafted them
at the same time I did a bunch of apple trees.  Both the apple and persimmon
trees were dormant.  Most of the apples took.  I later learned that I should
have waited until the persimmon was actively growing to do the grafts.  To
anyone with more experience... does that advice sound right?
-Mark

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[mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of Moyer, Richard
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 9:23 AM
To: 'nafex@lists.ibiblio.org'
Subject: [NAFEX] Persimmon transplant and grafting questions.


Kaki persimmons from Chris Inhulsen have inspired us to plant several trees
here in Zone 6.
I just dug several young persimmon trees (2-4') from an area being cleared,
taking along a large ball of dirt in each case.  Am setting these trees out,
to graft selected American and Kaki persimmons on them.

Questions:
What soils are best for American persimmon rootstock?  Any amendments/trace
elements preferred?
Can I graft this year, or should I wait one more year?
Should I graft low, eventually covering the American rootstock with soil, to
allow the kaki scion to root over time?
How can I minimize risk of persimmon decline in grafting and planting
decisions?

Thanks for you input,
Richard Moyer
East Tenn Zone 6, wet, wet, wet

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