I’m in S. Calif, zone 9b, so winters aren’t that cold. I bought some UCR citrus scion wood late in the fall, used some of it with little success, have a bunch left and am wondering if I can still try some citrus grafting this winter. I have a number of 3 ft high seedlings in containers, so I could bring them indoors if necessary. But my house isn’t that warm inside in the winter, and I’m not sure what temperatures citrus grafting needs to be successful.
Has anyone tried winter grafting?
My guess, and I emphasize “guess” with the diminished quality and intensity of sunlight, it probably won’t succeed. I’d think maybe another month things especially in CA would be much more robust.
I had good luck grafting citrus in late March (SoCal conditions) just as my rootstock started a flush of growth, but I did it within a few days of receiving the budwood from the ccpp. Have you visited fruitmentor’s website? Since I recently registered, I doubt I can post a link, but that’s who I learned citrus grafting from. He has good how to videos with lots of tips.
I like fruitmentor’s website and videos. There’s also an australian pharmacist (aussiepharmer) who has some good citrus grafting videos.
Well, I have the same question: can I successfully graft in winter?
My trees are in pots, indoors, under lights and at temps of 60 to 65F.
Best time of the year is when the rootstock is growing(bark slipping). Fertilize and wait a few weeks to see if they will grow and then attempt then.
there is an Iranian website, which actually belongs to an Iranian fruit exporter, Vira Fruits. They usually give some useful tips about fruits. they are pretty much successful in this business since their products are delicious. maybe you can find your answer in their website. you can join for more here.
It all depends when sionwood is available. Got sionwood last month, did grafting a couple of weeks ago. My growroom temps are around 65*. Of course I prefer April/May. I have done a few in January. As far as rootstock, I couldn’t tell you what I have used, got a variety of seeds from Laaz years ago, most were mandarin. I bought citrus tree’s from Walmart, Meyer and Red Navel all on heavy discount . Heheh, you have to start somewhere. In good shape now, got all I want.
So, if I read it right, the time of the year is unimportant. What is important is the temperature, which in may case is in mid to high 60"s. so I guess it is ok for me to graft. Am I right?
Does this also apply to cleft grafts?
All types of grafts work better when the tree is growing including cleft. Not to say it can’t be done if not growing but sucess will be less. https://mrtexascitrus.weebly.com/