Wanted: Apple & plum tree cuttings for grafting.

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Permalink Reply by maggie on March 17, 2019 at 18:59

I did some grafting a couple of weeks ago and glad to say it looks like they've taken. I have a few apples from coxs to russet, and a nice yellow plum, can't remember the name but its written down somewhere. So if thats any good we can organise a time.

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Permalink Reply by Aligator on March 17, 2019 at 20:19

HiI Maggie,

That's great. I grafted cherries last year with success.

Both Cox and yellow plum are good.

When would be the best time to visit and take a couple of cuttings?

Thanks,

Ali

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Permalink Reply by maggie on March 17, 2019 at 23:59

I'll PM.

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Permalink Reply by JJ B on March 18, 2019 at 8:25

Hello,

I have a fan trained quetsch plum that is just coming into flower. 

How would you carry out the cuts? For plum you shouldn't prune until into the warmer season to avoid disease.

JJ B

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Permalink Reply by Aligator on March 18, 2019 at 9:09

Hi,

You are right about the pruning; however taking a small cutting with pre-cleaned secateurs won't make any damage.

Another member here has kindly offered a few cuttings so I should be good for now.

Many thanks anyway.

Ali

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