Rose grafting time
Plant management knowledge, topics related to rose and monthly rose, rose grafting time, and the following is a comprehensive introduction.
Many rose enthusiasts know a bit about the methods of rose grafting, but the timing of rose grafting is not well grasped. Generally, we choose to graft roses from mid-May to late September in the north of the Yangtze River, and from mid-April to late October in the south of the Yangtze River. However, the survival rate is highest in spring and autumn, and it is not easy to graft in the rainy season. Spring grafting should not be too early because low temperatures make it difficult for wounds to heal. Autumn grafting should not be too late either, as low temperatures can affect growth.
The choice of rootstock, the options include single-petal roses (such as Xuyang's Xiaobai), roses, and other similar plants. It is best to use wild roses (locally known as wild roses or dog roses) because they have well-developed root systems, strong disease resistance, high survival rates after grafting, fast growth, and abundant flowering. (If it is difficult to find wild roses, using Xuyang's Xiaobai is also a good choice).
Choosing scions can be based on personal preferences, selecting robust rose varieties. Choose branches that are vigorous, recently bloomed or about to bloom, with full leaf buds. Leave 2 to 3 leaf buds on the branch, and after cutting the branch, immediately remove the leaves, wrap it with a damp cloth to reduce moisture evaporation, but leave the leaf stalks for future survival checks.
Grafting methods for roses include root grafting, branch grafting, bud grafting, T-grafting, etc.
The following introduces the method of rose bud grafting, as I believe it is the simplest and relatively easy to learn method, especially for friends doing grafting for the first time.
Step 1: Choose grafting tools such as scissors, blades (I use an electrician's blade), plastic tape, and a damp cloth.
Step 2: Select a good, strong leaf bud, and use the blade to cut down 1 centimeter above the leaf bud at a 20-degree angle, making a 2.5-3 centimeter long cut (about 3 millimeters thick) to use the leaf bud, wrap it with a damp cloth or soak it in water (to prevent moisture evaporation).
Step 3: Choose a smooth side of the rootstock branch, make a horizontal cut 3 millimeters deep, then cut down at a 20-degree angle for 2.5-3 centimeters, remembering not to cut through.
Step 4: Insert the cut leaf bud into the cut interface of the rootstock branch, then wrap it with plastic tape from bottom to top and from top to bottom. The wrapping force should be moderate, not wrapping the leaf bud, and the leaf bud should be exposed. That's it, simple!
The following image shows a picture of a successfully grafted rose:
The detailed explanation of the shared rose grafting time (including rootstock and methods) is for reference and suggestions only!