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Grafting rootstock Source/Timing

11 years ago

What is the typical process here? I think I was supposed to order bare root understock last winter/spring, then up pot them to bands, so they would be ready for grafting this winter. Is that the typical process. If so, what size plugs would have been appropriate to purchase based on this chart http://www.itascagreenhouse.com/page4.html

Now that I missed the boat on that, what are my options? Can I still order bare root, or do I have to just pay a premium and buy bands ready for grafting from Western evergreen or similar source. If that's the case, should I just wait until January to place my order. I assume they will arrive dormant, then I can just wake them up and graft?

This is my second grafting season, but last year I just collected my own understock... so apologies for the newb questions.


Thanks,
Shawn

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  • 11 years ago

    I ordered bareroot conifers a few weeks ago for mid-September delivery. I'll just hope for the best.

    Itasca's plugs: 6 looks like the perfect seedling. If you cannot get 6, than get 4 or 77.

    If you want to chance on bareroot like I am, then check out Needlefest Nursery. The Canaan firs I ordered were a step lower than I'd of liked but that's all they had (6"-12" vs what I'd like to have 12"-18"). Needlefest is so much less expensive than Itasca.

    If you don't need very many, then I'd pay the premium from Itasca I suppose.

    Dax

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