Kiwifruit spring grafting time

1. Grafting time

The best time for kiwifruit grafting is after spring budding, which is roughly in April. It is recommended to do it between Qingming Festival and Grain Rain. The climate at this time is helpful for grafting and the survival rate will be higher. When grafting, be sure to avoid the kiwifruit tree's wound bleeding period. If you graft during the spring budding period, you may encounter late spring cold snaps, which will be unfavorable for grafting.

2. Precautions

1. The tools used for grafting must be disinfected. If there are any residual bacteria on them, they will invade through the cut of the rootstock or scion, thereby reducing the chance of grafting survival. Also, the cuts must be smooth.

2. The incision of the rootstock and the scion should be the same and cannot differ too much. Generally, the thickness should be above 0.6 cm.

3. When grafting, the rootstock and scion should be fitted together, and all the cambium layers should be aligned as much as possible without any gaps between them. After grafting, they must be tied up and cannot come into contact with water. In addition, the incision cannot be exposed to the air for a long time, and the grafting should be done as soon as possible after the cut surface is cut.