How to graft jujube trees

Date tree grafting matters:

time:

The most suitable time for grafting is from early April to early May; the signal for starting grafting is when the spring temperature reaches 13-15℃.

Scion:

The mother tree must be healthy and free of frost damage. The branches must be mature enough. The scion must not be burned during the wax sealing process and must not lose water or rot during storage.

Rootstock:

It must be healthy and free of bruises or frost damage.

Basic steps for grafting jujube trees:

1. First, prepare the cleaned stock and remove the burrs produced by sawing, which will facilitate healing.

2. Then split the rootstock to a depth of about 4 cm.

3. Next, cut the scion, and cut the lower end of the scion into a 45-degree angle with a slight arc. Remember to peel off about half the diameter of the scion afterwards.

4. Insert the scion into the prepared groove of the rootstock. At this time, carefully align the cambium on both sides of the scion and the cambium on both sides of the rootstock.

5. The next step is to tie the straps. If you don’t have a grafting tape, you can also use agricultural film as shown in the picture below.

6. The last step is bagging.

It’s done. Now you can just wait for the graft to take effect!