What is the best tree for grafting apricot trees (time and method of grafting apricot trees)

There are two methods of grafting almond trees, one is branch grafting and the other is bud grafting. The grafting time is spring, summer and autumn. Grafting is not done in winter because the low temperature in winter is not conducive to its survival. The climate in spring and autumn is mild and the temperature is suitable, so the survival rate of apricot trees after grafting is high. Grafting in summer needs to avoid rainy days, high temperatures and direct sunlight, and it is best to choose cool weather. Let’s talk about it in detail below.

1. Apricot tree grafting time

Spring, summer and autumn are selected for apricot tree grafting. In winter, the temperature is low and grafting is not easy to survive. The specific time is from June to September, avoiding the rainy season in July. If the temperature is suitable, the apricot tree can easily resume growth after grafting and improve its survival rate.

2. Apricot tree grafting method

1. Branch grafting

Select the strong branches on the apricot tree plant, cut off the fresh buds in the middle, Cut the top of the buds with a knife to the woody part. Then cut from the lower end of the bud and stop at the incision at the upper end of the bud. Gently tear off the epidermis of the branches by hand, until the length is 1.5 cm and the width is 0.5 cm. Choose a rootstock that grows well, trim it to the same length as the branches of the almond tree, tie the branches and rootstock together with string, and place them in a cool and ventilated place for cultivation.

2. Bud grafting

Choose thick and healthy branches of the apricot tree as cuttings, and select healthy rootstocks. At a height of 5 cm from the ground, use a knife to cut the smooth surface horizontally. When cutting, be careful not to cut too deep, just cut on the surface. Then make a cut downward to a depth of 1.5 cm, cut the transverse cut into a T-shape, pry open the skin and insert the prepared apricot tree cuttings directly.