When is the best time to graft the golden ball (what month is the best time for grafting to survive)

The scientific name of golden marble is Jiaowu persimmon, also known as clove persimmon, which is a plant of the genus Diospyros in the family Diospyros. The main methods of propagation of golden marble are sowing propagation, cutting propagation and grafting propagation .

Among them, the grafting propagation methods of golden bullet include approach grafting, bud grafting and branch grafting . So, when is the best time to graft golden bullet? And how to graft?

The best time to graft golden marbles

Before grafting and propagating the golden bullet, you must first choose a suitable time. Generally, the grafting of golden bullets can be done in spring or autumn . Usually, the best time to graft is from late April to early May .

At this time, the temperature, water and light conditions are all suitable. Grafting at this time can greatly increase the survival rate. When grafting, it is best to choose a cloudy day with not strong sunlight.

How to graft golden balls to achieve a high survival rate

Rootstock selection

Choose 3-5 healthy and strong branches and remove any extra branches. Use a sterilized knife to cut the branches to 5 cm in length. Then make a 2 cm deep cut along the center of the cross section.

Scion selection

Select strong, appropriate-sized branches from mature female plants as scions. In order to increase the success rate, it is best to choose branches with a 5-cm-long top bud and 4-5 axillary buds .

After selecting the branch, use the previous knife to cut off the cortex at the bottom of the scion. Because the cut of the rootstock is 2 cm, the depth of the cut should also be 2 cm.

Grafting process

After preparing the rootstock and scion, insert the bottom of the scion into the cut of the rootstock, aligning it with the cambium on at least one side. Then use a rope to tie them together. After the grafting is completed, use a plastic bag to cover the scion and the rootstock tightly to keep them warm and moist .

Post-maintenance

Golden ball likes warmth, moisture and light. Therefore, it is necessary to provide it with suitable temperature, water, fertilizer and light conditions. In winter, it is necessary to keep it warm and fertilize it regularly, paying attention to the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently. In addition, we must pay attention to mixing female and male plants so that the plants can be pollinated and set fruit .