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  • From: Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>
  • To: nafex mailing list at ibiblio <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [nafex] Winter grafting Asian persimmon
  • Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2013 23:23:36 -0500


On Dec 22, 2013, at 11:10 PM, Jwlehman@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 12/21/2013 1:38:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> c.s.carnevale@gmail.com writes:
>
>> I'm thinking of grafting hachiya persimmon onto a mature fuyu tree for
>> my sister while visiting her for Christmas, so spring/summer grafting is
>> not an option. Is winter grafting in a mild climate (San Francisco, CA
>> area, about 2 months until spring) ok to do or would it be a waste of
>> time? I would likely do a bark graft and can make 4 - 6 grafts around
>> the tree to boost the likelihood of taking. Any thoughts and opinions
>> are appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>> Chris Carnevale
>>
>
> Dear Chris,
>
> I've been waiting to see if anyone else answers, but none have so I'll take
> a stab at it.
>
> The problem with grafting very early is keeping the scion and graft area
> from drying out. If you can keep them from dehydrating it may work.
> ...

Didn't the Romans protect their grafts with a cow patty? I don't know if
that's something you have available, but it strikes me as a method of
wrapping a graft that might keep it moist for a long period. You'd presumably
have to affix the graft with twine or tape to hold it in place, too,
underneath the manure.



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