I was wondering if someone could tell me how to graft a lemon tree at 2-3 feet tall. If you can could you tell me step by step.
You may want to ask at the Citrus Trees forum, a bit further down the lists on the main forums page - they do this kind of thing all the time and should be able to help you out. There are also good step-by-step instructions Here and Here.
Here is a link to another forum with some great tutorials and additional links. If your tree is a seedling 2-3 ft tall, the best grafting method would be T-budding. T-budding is really simple, but must be done when the bark is slipping (which means it will peel up easily). You will select a point about 3-6 inches above the ground, make a T shaped cut thru the outer layer, cut a bud from your scion, slip it into the T slot--wrap it up with plastic tape and wait about 3 weeks--if the bud is green, you have a graft.
Looks like my friend Skeeter forgot to actually type in his grafting link, on his post above. T-Budding is VERY easy and highly successful. Here is an excellent link to a video that explanins the proceedure. - Millet http://blip.tv/file/346153
Thanks Millet-- I had not seen that one before--I learned something--The point about not having sufficient water may explaing why some bark would not slip when I thought it should.
Skeet great posting I have about 15 rootstocks to work with, Buy reading many of your postings I"m learning many good points.
One thing I think is important but not mentioned in the video is speed--the less time the bud is exposed to air--especially when it is hot--the better. From the time I cut the bud, I try to have it inserted in the T in less than 10 seconds. I even use the top off of an ink pen to keep the T open while I cut the bud. I am not as good as some who have been doing it for years, but I had about 65% success on my first attempts--now I'm up in the 80-90% range and I think speed is one reason.
Skeet again Great posting. How about for beginners in just learning. Can we learn from vid's and helpful tips such as your above postiing. If so what do you feel would be the eastiest to start with. Dale
