De-grafting with vascular bundles
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De-grafting with vascular bundles |
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| When a non-permanent grafting stock is used, the stock will be very weak and die in several years later. I use Hylocereus undatus for seedling grafting. Undatus becomes very weak in 4~5 years later after grafting and die suddenly sometimes. This method allows to extend the life of the stock. | |
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| 1. The stock becomes very weak but it does not die yet. Since the scion has grown well and been heavy, the stock is hard to support. | 2. Cut the stock at about 4cm from grafted point. |
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| 3. Remove all water-storing tissue with a knife but keep vascular bundles. | 4.Cut the vascular bundles further. The length is now 3cm. Covered over the vascular bundles by garden lime and dry 2~3 days. |
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| 5. Set 2cm thickness of gravel on top of a pot and insert the dried vascular bundle. 1cm of vascular bundle is in propagation soil under the gravel. Wait rooting. | 6.Rooted completely and in bud. |