When is the best time for Pruning and Grafting on the Chinese Wisteria?
Let me tell you about when it is best to prune and graft Chinese Wisteria for high survival rates, and then we will delve into some related knowledge together.
When is the best time for Pruning and Grafting on the Chinese Wisteria?
Chinese Wisteria can be grafted at any time of the year. Considering the timing of completion and the efficiency of the operator, March to April is generally chosen. The process of grafting should be done quickly, smoothly, accurately, and tightly, or it will be difficult for the plant to survive. After grafting, water less within the first week to allow for proper healing between the rootstock and scion, ensuring good growth and photosynthesis, which will help it survive.
Grafting Time for Chinese Wisteria
Chinese Wisteria can be grafted throughout the year. Considering the timing of completion and the efficiency of the operator, March to April is generally chosen. At this time, the new buds are semi-woody, outdoor temperatures are suitable, and after successful grafting, the new buds can mature early, avoiding death due to high temperatures. The success rate of grafting during this period is also relatively high.
Grafting Method for Chinese Wisteria
The grafting knife for Chinese Wisteria should be sharp, and the grafting action should be swift to minimize the drying time of the scion and rootstock junction. The cut surface of the scion should be smooth and flat, without any convex or concave areas, allowing for a tight fit between the two.
Grafting rootstock for Chinese Wisteria
Chinese Wisteria belongs to the Dicotyledoneae family, Wisteria genus, and plants of the same genus as Chinese Wisteria can all be grafted onto it. However, since there are fewer plants in the Dicotyledoneae family, different varieties of plum trees are generally used to graft Chinese Wisteria, which can improve the success rate of grafting and make the growth of Chinese Wisteria more vigorous.
Post-Grafting Care for Chinese Wisteria
1. Remove suckers: After the grafting and pruning of Chinese Wisteria, the rootstock will produce a large number of suckers. These suckers grow faster than the grafted buds. To ensure rapid growth of the new shoots after the grafted plants survive and prevent the suckers from consuming a large amount of nutrients, it is important to remove the suckers from the rootstock promptly.
2. Pinching new shoots: After the inter-grafting of Chinese Wisteria is complete, when the new shoots of the scion reach 30~40 cm in length, this promotes the formation and growth of lateral shoots, making them grow evenly and enhancing their ornamental value.
3. Water and fertilizer management: Water less in the first week after grafting Chinese Wisteria, and after grafting, apply fertilizer and water promptly. A good healing between the rootstock and scion will ensure good growth, an increase in leaf area, and promote photosynthesis, allowing it to bloom various colored flowers for an ornamental effect.
The above content introduces the specific details about when it is best to prune and graft Chinese Wisteria for high survival rates, for your reference and operation.