How to graft an orange tree

1. Grafting time

Orange trees are usually grafted in spring, usually before budding or just after budding. If the young shoots have grown and are longer than 1 cm, the success rate of grafting will be greatly reduced. At the same time, it is not suitable to be carried out on rainy days, as rainwater can easily breed bacteria and make them unable to survive.

2. Scion Treatment

Select several branches of the orange tree and cut off the young buds on the branches, retaining a little wood. When cutting, leave a bevel so that it is easier to fit with the rootstock and more conducive to growth.

3. Rootstock Selection

In addition to choosing this rootstock, you can also use other fruit trees such as trifoliate orange and citrus fruit for grafting. Saw a horizontal surface of the rootstock, and then use a knife to cut a notch between the bark and the wood.

4. Grafting

Place the cut side of the young shoot close to the wood of the rootstock and insert it inside. After sticking the two together, tie them tightly with film to prevent the buds from loosening and falling off. Wrap the top of the rootstock to prevent it from drying out due to dehydration, which would lead to grafting failure.