In a message dated 6/11/2011 2:01:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
filtertitle@aol.com writes:
> I wasn't clear when I posted - I wasn't budding, I use whip &tongue
> technique only. And Mr. Lehman, I received your email response: I
> completely
> agree - the problem must not be the covering, but the fact that my grafts
> were not done well. Fortunately, a few more, it turns-out, are
> working-out,
> but many are lost. Fortunately, I didn't use David's or Lucky's
> scion-material yet - and I know I can do a better job of (whip and tongue)
> grafting
> this time.
Hi Steve,
It certainly isn't too late to continue grafting. Although I haven't used
the grafter, same as you purchased, I believe it should work well. Try "V"
grafting which is a variation to whip & tongue. Use the bands, pull them
tight, then cover completely with Para, then shield from the sun. If after
making the cuts you find a slight difference in size match up one side, don't
center them.
Remember persimmon grafting is almost as easy as apple.