Guava tree grafting technique - grafting fruit trees

Guava tree grafting techniques - grafting fruit trees.
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✅Important Guidelines:
Grafting is a horticultural technique used to join parts of two or more plants together so that they grow as one. Grafting a guava tree involves combining a selected guava variety (scion) with a compatible rootstock to improve the tree's characteristics, such as disease resistance or fruit quality. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to graft a guava tree:

Materials you'll need:
Sharp grafting knife or utility knife
Rootstock guava tree (healthy and disease-free)
Scion (a healthy branch from a guava tree with desirable characteristics)
Grafting tape or rubber bands
Grafting wax or sealing compound (optional, for protection)
Step-by-step process:

Select the right time for grafting: The best time to perform grafting on a guava tree is during the spring or early summer when the tree is actively growing. This will increase the chances of a successful graft.

Choose the scion: Select a healthy, disease-free branch from a guava tree that has the characteristics you desire, such as better fruit quality or disease resistance.

Prepare the rootstock: Choose a healthy guava tree with a similar diameter as the scion branch. Cut the rootstock stem at a 45-degree angle, about 6-8 inches above the ground. Make a clean, smooth cut to ensure a good fit with the scion.

Prepare the scion: Take a 4-6 inch long piece of the selected branch as the scion. It should have 2-3 healthy buds (nodes) on it. Trim the scion at the bottom to form a 45-degree wedge or a long diagonal cut.

Grafting technique: There are different grafting techniques, but the most common one for guava is the "whip and tongue" graft. Follow these steps:

a. Make a vertical, straight cut about 1-1.5 inches long in the center of the rootstock's cut surface.
b. On the bottom end of the scion, make a similar vertical, straight cut of the same length but in the opposite direction.
c. Insert the scion into the rootstock's cut, making sure the cuts fit together tightly, forming a "tongue" in the center where they meet.
d. Use grafting tape or rubber bands to bind the scion and rootstock together firmly. The "tongue" should be aligned well, ensuring maximum contact between the two.

Cover and protect: Optionally, you can apply grafting wax or a sealing compound over the cut area to protect it from infection and drying out.

Provide the right conditions: After grafting, place the newly grafted tree in a shaded and humid location. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to encourage successful union between the scion and rootstock.

Monitor and care: Check the graft regularly for signs of new growth. Once new shoots start emerging from the scion, it means the grafting was successful. At this point, you can gradually expose the tree to more sunlight.

Remember that grafting success may vary, and it's essential to practice proper sterilization techniques to reduce the risk of introducing infections. Additionally, it's helpful to learn and practice grafting on less valuable plant material before attempting to graft your precious guava tree.