How to graft jujube trees?

Jujube trees have a long history of cultivation in China. Their fruits are very nutritious and taste great, making them a very popular fruit . In order to meet market demand and people's pursuit of taste, grafting is undoubtedly the fastest way to quickly achieve results. So how do you graft jujube trees? Let’s take a look below.

1. Splicing and grafting method

Step 1: Select healthy rootstock and suitable scion. The rootstock is the main trunk that serves as the root after grafting, and you should choose a variety with a strong root system and resistance to adversity. The scion is the part that provides the upper branches and fruits and should be selected from a mother tree with excellent characteristics.

Step 2: Prepare tools . Use a sharp scion knife and pruning shears for grafting, ensuring clean cuts to reduce the possibility of wounds and infection.

Step 3: Make the incision. Make a T-shaped cut in the rootstock, about 2-3 cm in length. A tongue-shaped cut is made at the base of the scion to match the cut on the rootstock.

Step 4: Joining. Insert the scion firmly into the cut of the rootstock, making sure the contact surfaces are snug.

Step 5: Fix. Use plastic wrap or rubber bands to wrap the scion and rootstock together to prevent them from moving or coming loose.

2. Choice of scion incision form

T-shaped incision: Commonly used in the splicing grafting method of jujube trees, it can provide a larger contact area and a stable connection.

Tongue-shaped cut: A cut commonly used in jujube tree scion grafts, which matches the T-shaped cut of the rootstock and helps to form a tight connection.

3. Rootstock selection and preparation

Choose healthy rootstocks with strong root systems and adaptability.

Before grafting, the rootstock should be properly pruned to remove parts damaged by pests and diseases to keep the rootstock clean and healthy.

4. Choice of grafting timing

The best time to graft is during the growing season of the date tree, usually in spring or summer. At this time, the jujube trees grow vigorously, which is conducive to healing after grafting and the formation of new tissue.

5. Practical Guidelines for Improving Grafting Survival Rate

Environmental preparation: Select suitable climatic conditions and light intensity, and maintain appropriate humidity in the grafting environment.

Choice of tools and materials: Make sure to use sharp grafting tools to minimize wounding and increase healing speed. At the same time, use good quality plastic wrap or rubber band to secure it.

Preparation before grafting: Clean tools thoroughly and sterilize grafting knives and pruning shears to prevent the spread of pathogens. Make sure the scion and rootstock are in good condition and free of obvious disease and damage.

Grafting operation skills: When grafting, you should keep your hands steady and your movements gentle and accurate. The incision should be neat and smooth to ensure a close contact surface. Avoid grafting in hot and dry conditions as this may result in poor healing.

Post-grafting care and management: After grafting, maintain appropriate humidity and ventilation conditions to promote healing and formation of new tissue. Check the grafted area regularly to detect and treat any infection or disease.

Grafting of jujube trees is a technical job. By reasonably choosing the grafting method , grafting timing, and mastering the grafting operation skills, the grafting survival rate of jujube trees can be significantly improved.