Homesteading Vlog | How To Graft Part 1 - Whip Graft
In this How To Series, we will walk you through the 3 most common methods of grafting starting with the whip graft! In Part 2, we'll share on Kerf grafts and Part 3 on bark inlay. We'll also share when is best to use each of these grafts and the positives and negatives and more in a comprehensive post to end the series!
If you're just checking out our series on grafting, make sure to watch our Intro to Grafting Video :) here.
Spring is here, the sap is rising and the Earth is looking greener! Trees are waking up and this means it's a great time to graft. Some trees like to be grafted during dormancy, but many prefer receiving a graft once spring growth has begun.
In this How To Video, I go over one of the simplest grafting techniques known as the whip graft. This method uses small diameter rootstock and scion, and is as basic as it gets. It can be done in the field or indoors if you have potted seedlings. Whip grafting entails making slaned cuts on both scion and rootstock and lining up the cambium (layer just under the bark) before sealing the union with grafting tape (a biodegradable film).
I explain and demonstrate this technique using a wild plum seedling rootstock that we planted last year. With a few simple tools and little investment, you too can reap the benefits of grafting such as delicious fruit, increased genetic diversity and an economical way to grow lots of fruit. Future videos will outline the kerf and bark inlays graft for option using larger diameter rootstock.
Feel free to ask questions! It's really quite easy!
Thanks for watching :)
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Way to go Ini! I'm excited to see the results of your grafting! Thanks for sharing this with us. Very informative, and it looks way to easy!
yes we are excited tooooo! stay tuned for the next grafting skilllz xo
I want to watch these videos so bad, but they wont load for me :o(
Very frustrating with Dtube. Sorry that I can't watch it, I know I would probably have a gazillion questions about it.
ugh that's so horrible! tomorrow we're posting a comprehensive wrap up with all of these grafting styles with PHOTOS and descriptions so feel free to keep an eye out for that and share any questions :) !
Sweet! Looking forward to it for sure!
I did a cleaning of my pc in hopes that my problem is it's too full but it just wont go. I will figure something out :) Thank you for doing what you do. Hoping that people are learning a lot from your videos ^_^