Hi
I graft from 1 bud length to 4 bud length. depends on what I have and how
many times I want to try to start it hoping maybe at least one takes on
certain limited piece. I also graft from 1/16 diameter and up. Preferring 3
/16 to 5/16 diameter.
Gordon C. Nofs
Flint, MI.
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About scion length, I would like to hear opinions what length is best.
My usual grafting method is dormant spring saddle grafting. I like to work
with scions of 5/16" thickness, which is about exactly the size of a regular
no. 2 pencil.
True or False? It's necessary to have 4 or more inches in scion length to
have energy reserves enough to callus the graft union. [if so, how does
summer budding work when the scion [in this case just a single bud with a
little wood around it] is capable of uniting with the stock?
True or False? It's hard for a longer scion to 'take'.
True or False? A short scion [say, just two inches long] with just one bud
can 'take.' Can anyone point to any successful or unsuccessful experiences
with grafting with shorter scions?