How to graft a plum tree

The best time to graft plum trees is around July every summer. The method is to choose a thick, disease-free branch with new buds, cut a cut about 3 cm deep on the cross section of the rootstock, and then insert the branch.

Plum tree grafting time

The best time to graft plum trees is in the summer every year, specifically around July, because the temperature is suitable at this time and the activity of the plants is also higher. After grafting, the new buds can adapt to the rootstock more quickly and survive.

Plum tree grafting technology

1. Scion:

Choose a plum tree that is growing well, select a thick, healthy, disease-free branch with new buds, and cut it short to about 5-7 cm, leaving 2-3 new buds. Then you need to cut its bottom into a thicker wedge.

2. Processing the rootstock:

Choose a plum tree, peach tree or cherry tree with relatively good growth conditions, and saw it off about 6-10 cm from the ground as the rootstock for grafting.

3. Grafting:

Use a knife to cut a 3 cm deep incision on the cross section of the rootstock, then insert the cut bottom down into the prepared rootstock wound, and secure it with a plastic strip.