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Rootstock for Veg
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:11 am
by Arnie
Hi
Can anyone advise me on how to graft HE-MAN rootstock on Toms,Cucumbers
Kind Regards
Kevin
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:44 pm
by PLUMPUDDING
One site says to start the root-stock seedlings a few days before the scion (plant to be grafted on) so they have the same diameter when you graft them.
It says to cut the rootstock well above soil level so the soil doesn't contaminate the graft. Cut both at same angle 45 to 60 degrees, the scion just below the leaves and join with a graft clip (I'm afraid I don't know where you can get these). Make sure the cut areas are in total contact with each other.
Then leave in a warm humid atmosphere until the graft has taken.
I've never tried it, and it seems to be mainly for large producers where disease is more likely to occur.
Does anyone know where grafting clips and other grafting aids can be obtained? I could do with some grafting tape for doing fruit trees, but haven't found anyone who supplies in small quantities.
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:57 pm
by Shallot Man
PLUMPUDDING. Many years ago when I done a bit of grafting, I used raffia.
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:02 pm
by PLUMPUDDING
Yes Shallotman, I've tried raffia, but thought they had all sorts of new super advanced things which would make it easier. I just can't find a supplier for ordinary garden use.
I keep having an attempt at grafting fruit trees, but have only had limited success. The best one on an apple that had taken really well, got broken off when a starling decided to perch on it.
I've got it in mind to go on one of the grafting courses next year. It is OK following instructions from a book, but much better to see it actually being done by an expert isn't it.
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:19 pm
by Geoff
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:28 am
by Shallot Man
PLUMPUDDING. maybe someone doe's a DVD on the subject
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:35 am
by Shallot Man
PLUMPUDDING. go to U Tube/summer grafting. its a video on your problem, also there are various other videos on grafting.
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:00 am
by Arnie
Hi to All
Thank you all for your help,
Shallot Man thanks for the video of the three handed gardener
Now I am beginning to understand how to graft toms after watching it
Geoff thank you for finding the Grafting tape I think it will be better than raffia
Plumpudding thank you for the advise now to try and find some grafting clips, but after watching the three handed gardener I might be using thin pipe from an aquarium shop
Best Wishes & Kind Regards
Kevin
Re: Rootstock for Veg
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:55 pm
by peter
Kevin wrote:Hi
Can anyone advise me on how to graft HE-MAN rootstock on Toms,Cucumbers
Kind Regards
Kevin
What rootstock?
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:41 am
by Arnie
Hi Peter
The Rootstock is called HE-MAN.
Regards
Kevin
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:18 am
by peter
Kevin wrote:Hi Peter
The Rootstock is called HE-MAN.
Regards
Kevin
Sounds like a '70s aftershave.
Does it come with a chest-wig?