To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Krymsk Rootstocks
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2011 14:27:11 -0800
I had this same problem with the Krymsk 5 rootstock but after getting the
virus free scionwood they worked fine. I know I have been happier with the
St Julian A rootstock than I have been with the Krymsk 1 rootstock. Not
sure about the virus problem with the plum as I have been with the Krymsk 5.
I suppose that could be true with the virus problem too with the plum.
Bob
Western Washington
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From: anton ptak
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 1:59 PM
To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [NAFEX] Krymsk Rootstocks
Just a note on the Krymsk rootstocks - I've had fairly poor luck with
viruses on them, I believe. Most seem to take fine, but I lost the
majority of the Krymsk-5 cherry grafts in 2010 and also the Krymsk-1
plum and apricot grafts this year (lost the whole plant, not just the
graft). Might be worthwhile to order certified virus free scionwood if
you'll be experimenting with these.