How to graft loquat trees

1. Time

Grafting can be done in spring and autumn because the temperature and air humidity at this time are conducive to plant growth.

2. Scion

Cut branches from fruit trees of good varieties, which should be strong and free from diseases and insect pests. You can trim the leaves of the selected branches to reduce water consumption, but be careful not to trim the leaf stems or damage the buds. Fruit tree branches have many small hairs, so before grafting, you can wipe the hairs of the plants with a cloth to prevent moisture from being retained after grafting, which is not conducive to survival.

3. Rootstock

Keep a few leaves on the rootstock and do not cut it too short, otherwise it will affect the survival rate of the graft.

4. Grafting

Be sure to choose a sunny day for grafting, choose a smooth location on the rootstock, flatten a small piece with a knife, then align the cut branches with the cut end of the rootstock and wrap them tightly with plastic film.

5. Notes

1. After the grafting is completed, check whether it has survived one month later and observe whether the plastic film has restricted the growth of the grafted buds.

2. If the plant is grafted successfully, the suckers that grow on the rootstock should be removed as soon as possible. This can reduce the consumption of nutrients and is beneficial to the growth of the grafted seedlings.