Fruit Tree Grafting for Beginners

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Last week I spoke about how who I plan my orchard of food producing perennials. Near the end of that video I spoke about the fact that you can increase the number of varieties you have through a process called grafting without having to plant another tree. • Today I am going to go through collecting and graft new varieties to my existing plants. • There are plenty of grafting techniques with including, Whip, Cleft, Side, Bud and Bridge graft. Before I do any grafting I like to research the techniques just to make sure I am refreshed. Sites like the University of Minnesota do a great job outlining the methods. [1] • 0:37 Combination Fruit Trees • 1:10 Grafting with in the Family • 1:31 Definition of Rootstock and Scion wood • 1:41 When the rootstock plant is ready • 2:06 Scion harvest and storage • 3:04 Grafting Tools • 3:24 Grafting techniques • 3:41 When is the best time to Graft • 3:55 Cleft Graft Technique • 6:07 What is a Bud Graft • 6:24 Successful Graft and Time to fruiting • 7:00 Benefits of grafting (fertilization, varieties, harvest time) • Check us out on Facebook: • / albertaurbangarden • [1] University of Minnesota Grafting Resources Site: • http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/y... • Related Episodes • Grow More Food with Perennial Fruit and Nut Bushes, Vines and Trees • • Grow More Food with Perennial Fruit a... • Grow an Espalier Style Apple Tree. Perfect for Small Space Orchards • • Fruit Trees For Beginners, Grow, Prun...

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