Subject: [NAFEX] splicing tape for grafting (how to)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:18:36 -0800 (PST)
I was reminded to add a "how to" for using the grafting tape I've mentioned
previously. "Rubber electrician's splicing tape" or "splicing tape,
self-fusing".
It would work for split-&-wedge grafts, or saddle grafts, but I use it for
splice
grafts. No relation; I just much prefer making the 2 long sloping cuts (one
on the
scion, one on the stock) than to risk cutting myself via the other graft
methods.
Cut a bit of the splicing tape off the roll. About 2 inches for thinner
scion or
shorter cuts, about 3 inches for thicker scion or longer cuts. Peel off the
plastic
layer. Stretch the rubber strip, then wrap the graft.
Practice some on expendable sticks. You soon get a feel for how much to
stretch the
rubber, how easily it sticks to itself, how thin a scion its practical to
use, etc.
Wishing best of luck to all grafters, no matter what your method.
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[NAFEX] splicing tape for grafting (how to),
tanis grif, 02/17/2007