* I let the buds dry out in transit. Don't think that's a problem. They went straight from cutting to my mouth, and were taken out
only when ready to be inserted.
Why put them in your mouth? I never cut the bud until I am ready to insert it. From the time I cut it off the bud stick until it is in place is about 3 to 5 seconds.
I had the same question. You mouth is full of bacteria, viruses, mammalian growth factors, enzymes that break down plant material, and who knows what else. I would try not to touch the cut surface with either my fingers or my mouth if possible. But I've never done bud grafting, so maybe that's not an issue.
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