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Dry pruning of fruit trees

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Cutting periods

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Anvil type scissors - It is used for cutting thicker branches (with a diameter of up to 25mm)

Telescopic scissors - It is used for cutting branches with a thickness of over 25mm

Knife saw - Used for thick branches that cannot be cut with telescopic scissors

Scissors with extension - This special scissors with extension cord will help you reach the high branches without having to climb a tree

You can find many more in our stores in Focsani, Adjud, Odobesti, Panciu or online at www.fermier.ro.

Altoirea to fruit trees

Grafting trees It is the procedure by which portions of a plant are artificially combined with another plant, of inferior species, so that the latter takes over the qualities of the former and is one of the most important operations performed in an orchard. The main purpose is the vegetative multiplication of the trees, but the rootstock brings other benefits, such as the increase of the plant's resistance to diseases or to drought and frost.

Grafting methods

The grafting calendar for fruit trees includes two seasons: spring (March-May) and summer-autumn (July-September). Depending on the period, grafting is done in different ways. Iwhich are the main techniques used

1. Grafting into the cleft

It is the simplest and most used method, having the advantage that it can be done at any time during the spring. (from the end of February to the end of April). Grafting by splitting ensures rapid recovery of trees and allows the grafting of several varieties of fruit trees.

2. T-grafting with dormant buds

It is also known as ocular grafting, performed between July 15 and September 15. Like splitting, it is an effective and common method among fruit growers. It is made in full vegetative season, similar to the method mentioned above, the cut in the bark of the rootstock being made this time in the shape of the letter T. One of the variants used is the so-called grafting in sleeping eyes, which can be applied to species such as lemon, rose or bat.

3. L-shaped grafting under the bark

This method involves cutting (not splitting) the graft and rootstock in a similar style so that they can be held together. Finally, to seal the wounds, the graft thus created is covered with tape grafting and grafting mastic.

4. Grafting under the bark

Grafting under the bark is one of the simplest methods of vegetative propagation, the whole process starting from making a graft in the bark of trees.

The stages of tree grafting

Grafting trees is made according to a precise scheme, which includes the following steps:

Preparing the rootstock

Only branches with a maximum diameter of 6 cm are used. This will be shortened by a precise cut, the resulting wound needing to be smoothed with a special knife, used in viticulture and fruit growing. The smoothed end is split in half, at a depth of about 5-6 cm, and a wooden feather is inserted in the middle of the cut.

Graft preparation

The shoots chosen for grafting must come from healthy trees. They are carved at the base, in the shape of a feather, the cuts being applied 1 cm higher than the bud. The cut is made as precise and clean as possible, with the help of a knife.

 

grafting

The graft feathers are inserted into the slit of the rootstock, taking care that the buds remain outside. The free branch space is covered with mastic and wrapped with grafting tape to ensure healing and prevent infection of the plant.

Recommended tools:

Grafting shears - It has a very sharp edge with which you can cut in one go, without harming the plant.

Mastic for grafting - It is used for rapid healing and prevents infection of the area and oxidation

High band - It's perfect for bandaging the graft. It has self-adhesive properties when stretched. The tape has a high wax content which prevents it from drying out and allows air to enter.

Grafting knife - It is an easy-to-handle tool with which you can make precision incisions for grafting.

The Loredo team is at your disposal for any kind of information related to grafting on fruit trees, and not only. It is available both in the store Loredo, as well as in the store Farmer, tools necessary for a successful harvest and production.