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Beginner Grafting Guide

We have plenty of threads on specific trees, materials, and techniques, but not a general guide for the beginner to learn the basics that I am aware of. I am currently that beginner, so I hope this inspires others to try their hand at grafting and offers the tools and technology to be successful once proper techniques are developed. I will be linking other posts I’ve bookmarked and linking outside articles that have helped me to develop an understanding of the processes along the way, both biolo…

You should be grafting dormant 1st year growth wood onto rootstock waking up in the spring under ideal conditions for the highest success rate. There are exceptions to the rule based on species and techniques.

For almost all grafts, you only need one bud.