grafting budding
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BuddingBudding
T-bud graft most common budding method for fruits, ornamental plants
Single bud inserted into T-shaped opening in bark
of actively growing rootstock
T-budding fast by experienced propagators--2,000 to 3,000 roses in day
Because T-budding uses single bud, makes best use of propagation materials
Materials:grafting knifebudsticksgrafting strips
BudsticksBudsticks
Source of buds that will be scions (shoot of new tree)
Branches that developed in last growing
season
BudsticksBudsticks
should be healthy
diameter of pencil
collected when fully dormant--no later than February in the Midwest.
RootstockRootstock
Root system of grafted tree
Rootstocks selected for traits such as dwarfing
Ideal rootstock –stem diameter 1/2 to
3/4 inch
Method- indoorsMethod- indoors
Rootstocks planted in pots
Watered, grown in greenhouse 4 to 6 weeks
At time of budding, rootstocks must be actively growing so bark “slips”
Slipping - rapidly dividing, thin walled cambium under bark easily separated from wood
To prepare rootstock for budding, remove side shoots in lower stem area
Holding grafting knife and budstick correctly takes practice
Goal: make smooth, clean cut
Cut should begin below bud to be removed
Bud should be in center of resulting "shield."
Sharp knifeSmooth strokeBudstick held close
to body Budstick between
you and knife
Shield about 3/4 inch long
1 to 2 mm thick
Bud in middle of shield
Bottom view of shield bud
Cambium layer greenish line between dark brown bark and the white wood
RootstockRootstock On lower stem of rootstock choose smooth region free of axillary buds
Push knife into stem until resistance
Rock knife back and forth to cut line about 1/3 the way around stem
This is top or bottom of "T" cut
Cut straight downward from middle of cut about 1 inch to form "T“
Use grafting knife to open flaps created by cutting T in stem
Slip lower, rounded end of shield bud into top of T.
Push in shield bud until top of shield is flush with top of T.
Push shield firmly against rootstock, close flaps, wrap with grafting strip
Start above bud and wrap grafting strip tightly around stem to cover all parts of shield except bud
Tie off strip with knot
Wrapping keeps bud in close contact with stock and prevents drying of exposed tissue
Return grafted tree to greenhouse bench
In 2 to 3 weeks graft union will form between scion and rootstock
When graft union is complete, scion will begin to produce new leaves and use rootstock's root system to obtain water and nutrients
Once bud begins to grow, remove upper part of tree by cutting through the stem about 1/2 inch above scion
Graft union on tree will be evident for several years as "dogleg"
Tree should flower and bear fruit in 3 to 4 years
Chip buddingChip budding
Used when bark is not slipping – any time
Gradually replacing T-bud – ornamentals, fruits
Better take, more uniform growth
Takes little scion wood – dormant or active
Water status not as big an issue
Small diameter stems
Plants with thin bark – doesn’t slip easily
Prepare rootstock same as for T-budding
Usually take in 3-4 weeks
Remove tape and allow bud to swell
Winter – cut rootstock close to bud
Patch buddingPatch budding
Rectangular patch of bark taken off rootstock and replaced with patch of same shape
Done on trees with thick bark that don't t-bud well - walnuts, pecans
Special knives with double blades so accurate with cuts
TopworkingTopworking
Several shoots are budded on same tree
Done in midsummer when everything active
MicrobuddingMicrobudding
T-budding method - done on citrus
Everything cut away except bud and tiny bit of wood
T-budding done as usual.
Aftercare of budded plantsAftercare of budded plants
Hot-pipe callusing system for bench grafting - graft inserted in pipe where warm water circulates around graft. Rest of plant kept cool and dormant.
May bury graft in slightly most peat moss or bark and bottom heat added
Planted out in nursery as soon as weather permits, before any growth starts
Usually established enough after first year to be transplanted or sold.
PlantingPlanting
Bud union just below soil for most ornamentals
If rootstock is for dwarfing or disease resistance, put union just above soil because want absolutely no roots from scion
Timing for buddingTiming for budding
Late summer or fall preferred in Wisconsin when done outdoors: wood of good sizeweather goodno storage neededstock and scion not succulentScion – current seasonStock – current season
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