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["Bob Capshew" <rcapshew@epowerc.net>]

This spring I whip and tongue grafted several pears on Betulifolia

pear rootstock.  About 2/3 of the grafts have leafed out fine but several

do not look like they will "take."  We have had many days in the mid

to upper 80's.  At what point should I stop pinching the growth below

the graft to encourage budding?  Is it recommended to regraft next year?

Can I rework the tops with my refrigerated scion wood now?

 

Bob Capshew

Southern Indiana