How and When to Take Off the Grafting Tape

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In some cases, the graft itself will break the tape on it's own. In other cases, you can take the tape off yourself if you feel like it. Sometimes the tape comes off easily, and other times it doesn't. Essentially, the longer you leave the tape on, the easier it will be to take it off. All of this depends on the species of tree being grafted. Basically, more temperate fruits like apple, stone fruit (peach, nectarine, etc.), pear, cherry, etc. can withstand rougher treatment and earlier removal of tape. More subtropical to tropical trees like mango, avocado, jackfruit, etc. need gentler handling with grafting tape.
Here's the link to the video of me grafting the Reed avocado tree: • How to Graft Avocado T...

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  • @AncientHippie
    @AncientHippie2 ай бұрын

    Thanks this helps, I just started grafting (some persimmons). This is was a point that I wasn't real clear on but you helped. Good job.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you. Glad to help.

  • @zackzimmer7167
    @zackzimmer71672 жыл бұрын

    I found it easier to start at the top, and unwrap it to the bottom. Great grafting channel!

  • @myexoticfoodplants6727
    @myexoticfoodplants67272 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, very useful tips.

  • @naleenidas8444
    @naleenidas8444 Жыл бұрын

    Gosh, I am so.... glad I found your video on time! I have grown a Laichee plant recently like a couple of months ago & was grappling with when to take that tape off. I now know better thanks to you :) I will definitely wait until a see a flush of growth on top before removing it.

  • @ocneal
    @ocneal3 жыл бұрын

    The Grafting Tape Guru, thanks AJ !

  • @pinoyako9830
    @pinoyako98303 жыл бұрын

    One thing we learn from grafting is Patience. We should learn to wait and not take things too early

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed. Patience is key

  • @derekclawson4236
    @derekclawson42363 жыл бұрын

    Good video! Just did my first successful grafts this year. Want not to mess them up by removing the tape and such early. Thanks for your information!

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    THanks! I'm glad to hear about the successful grafts!

  • @muktakhn
    @muktakhn3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome brother.. I can't wait to try on my avocado seedlings next year when they big enough 😊

  • @pinoyako9830
    @pinoyako98303 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! I've just learned how to graft this year and I have no idea when to remove the tape, so one of my grafted mango has sprouted leaves and I got so excited so I removed the tape too early and now it's starting to wilt. Ruining my first graft is so sad but that's really a good learning experience and with your video I'm gonna add that to my "checklist" for my future grafts.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I had a similar experience like yours. So I decided to make this video :)

  • @dantecaruso7409
    @dantecaruso74093 жыл бұрын

    Always interesting. Need to get a good avocado up and running. Last graft you gave me didnt take. Hope you are well

  • @juancarlos9592
    @juancarlos95923 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.Like always....great videos

  • @edpittman7105
    @edpittman71053 жыл бұрын

    Julia the ugly reed tree..great tasting fruit very sweet..the problem with it is it has a huge fruit set one year, then several years of poor fruit sets...very alternate bearer. It's a A type, same size fruit as reed..tree size medium / large spreading. I'll stick with reed..great video, I watch all of yours. You have come a long ways from your first video..all great information. Nice work.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I appreciate your support 👍🏼🌴🙂

  • @dantecaruso7409
    @dantecaruso74093 жыл бұрын

    Always interesting. Need to get a good avocado up and running. Last graft you gave me didnt take.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry to hear that Dante. I should have some scions or trees ready in February

  • @dantecaruso7409

    @dantecaruso7409

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AJTheGraftMan thanks AJ Root stock is may be on small side to graft so if you have something nice I would definitely be interested.

  • @blg103
    @blg1033 жыл бұрын

    I grafted my first avocado Scion to root stock It has been about five days I hope it takes thank you for your videos they have really helped me out have a good one

  • @blg103

    @blg103

    3 жыл бұрын

    Had a question do you happen to sell Scions Let me know thank you

  • @MontereyPhoto
    @MontereyPhoto6 ай бұрын

    Love your content! I plant all of my Hass pits from my Costco avocados so I currently have 15 seedlings. Do you think those would be decent rootstock for my Gem scions?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes

  • @willpeter4052
    @willpeter40523 жыл бұрын

    Your trees are gorgeous.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😀🌳

  • @Sanchez96d
    @Sanchez96d2 ай бұрын

    It’s my first time attempting to graft an avocado and citrus. I did a couple of them. Until when would I know if the graft succeeded or not?

  • @zgtc1015
    @zgtc10152 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Great video. What is the first and second flush and how do you know when it occurs?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. First flush means the first few leaves that grow out from the successful graft. Those first few leaves should mature fully

  • @zgtc1015

    @zgtc1015

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AJTheGraftMan Thanks for your response. My grafted seedling are growing some leaves which means its the first flush. How long do I have to wait before I put them in full sunlight? Right now they are in my shed and I open the door during the day.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zgtc1015 I would start off with an hour or two of sunlight and see how the graft does. Depends how hot it gets in your area. If the leaves start to droop and look sad, then I would move it back to the shade

  • @growthatfoodforest5458
    @growthatfoodforest54582 жыл бұрын

    Great video question if the scion is still green after 2 weeks and no growth has happened should I cut the top part of the graft so air it out? The wrapping was put on somewhat thick. Feedback would be great!

  • @alanramirez9719

    @alanramirez9719

    2 жыл бұрын

    What did you do?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can do that. I would then cover the top with a thin layer of tape, to prevent the graft from drying out.

  • @blg103
    @blg1033 жыл бұрын

    Hi I had a question do you happen to sell Scions If you do please let me know I would really love to purchase some from you really appreciate it thank you

  • @saxenart
    @saxenart3 жыл бұрын

    How many times should i water my tree?

  • @raymondabella4684
    @raymondabella46843 жыл бұрын

    As usual nice and incormative vid. My question to you is doesn't it depend on what tape you use? Everyone Praises Parafilm because they say you can just leave it on and the plant wll jist bust through by itself but it is almost impossible to get in California for some unexplained stupid reason. What tape alternative would you suggest and why?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I've only used parafilm grafting tape. I don't have experience with any other kind of tape. Try this link: www.ebay.com/itm/Parafilm-Nursery-Grafting-Tape-Size-1-wide-x-1080-long-Select-Quantity/171608230089?hash=item27f4a5c8c9:g:LvEAAOSw7ThUmSWU#shpCntId I've ordered this before and they ship to CA. Good luck.

  • @raymondabella4684

    @raymondabella4684

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AJTheGraftMan WAY COOL, AJ!!! Just ordered some from the link you gave me. My grafting program is on! I have a wurtz that died, graft and all, but suddenly sprouted a new stock. I decided to let it grow without a graft, then I will air layer new root stock clones from it and then graft on to the dwaef clone root stocks. The info from your vids has given me the ambition to clone an army of dwarf versions of the various avocados! Lol! Thanksfor the help! 👍

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Raymond Abella I’m glad to hear it. Sounds like a great project!

  • @johnwendellsilverioviernes5524
    @johnwendellsilverioviernes55242 жыл бұрын

    What about when the grafted plant is covered with plastic in order to protect fron rain or sun.. When to take off the plastic?... I know it depend can you share the usually removal of plastic... Please

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know. Sorry

  • @santoshchaudhari3169
    @santoshchaudhari31693 жыл бұрын

    First I didn't notice. The tape chocked my scion of mango plant. The nursery people should guide about it when they give a grafted plant.

  • @rileyb5569
    @rileyb556911 ай бұрын

    What about bud (tee) grafting?

  • @timszon
    @timszon2 жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy Grafting tape

  • @TheMassiel100
    @TheMassiel1003 жыл бұрын

    How long did it take to get this big?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    2-3 months

  • @kaushikkuttappa71
    @kaushikkuttappa712 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ajmal can you please tell me why does the root stock change color? Does it mean graft isn't taking?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could mean many things. What color did it change to? If it turns black or brown, then likely the graft will fail

  • @kaushikkuttappa71

    @kaushikkuttappa71

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AJTheGraftMan brown color!

  • @andrewbetrosian2784
    @andrewbetrosian27843 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a Wisteria and it is a graft, Should I wait till the tape breaks a bit before removing it ?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'd wait yes. The tree trunk should naturally begin breaking the tape as it grows thicker.

  • @andrewbetrosian2784

    @andrewbetrosian2784

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AJTheGraftMan Very good, Thank you for the reply.

  • @jonathancox9501
    @jonathancox95013 жыл бұрын

    Do you ever use Grafting wax?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never used grafting wax

  • @eal5023
    @eal50233 жыл бұрын

    I tried grafting two avocado trees, scions didn't take. Rootstock is still good.

  • @johanconradie2120

    @johanconradie2120

    3 жыл бұрын

    did you cover it with plastic bag? did you graft in spring/summer? did you use a bud and ! a budstick same time?

  • @eal5023

    @eal5023

    3 жыл бұрын

    I grafted In the middle of September. Used bud and budstick. I covered it with a plastic bag. I used electrical tape. Was guessing the scions might of moved out of place when I was wrapping the tape. Just started grafting last month.

  • @ACFL69

    @ACFL69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eal5023 I've read it's significantly more difficult to get grafts to take later in the year than it is earlier in the year. I've read March is basically peak grafting time in the northern hemisphere.

  • @jonathancox9501
    @jonathancox95013 жыл бұрын

    I have done about 10 attempts and they have all failed.......ive done really well with mangos though.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve failed a lot as well. It can be tricky. Mango seems to be easier for me too

  • @inalkhakparaghi2095
    @inalkhakparaghi20953 жыл бұрын

    İf i dont remove graft tape what will happend ?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can potentially hinder growth

  • @dcgardening1423
    @dcgardening14233 жыл бұрын

    Off topic but if you were only to grow one variety of mango what would it be?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Tart

  • @dcgardening1423

    @dcgardening1423

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AJTheGraftMan I see! Im currently looking through a catalog for mangos from pine island nursery Miami Florida. I don’t see sweet tart as an option to buy :( They have: Alampur Baneshan, alphonso, bailey’s marvel, beverly, bombay, brahm kai meu, carrie, choc-anon, cogshall, cushman, edward, fairchild, florigon, glenn, gold nugget, graham, haden, ice cream, irwin, jakarta, julie, keitt, kensington pride, kent, lancetilla, mallika, nam doc mai, okrung, philipine, pickering, pim saen mun, po pyu kalay, san felipe, springfels, tebow, tommy akins, valencia pride, van dyke, and zill. Any of those you would recommend?

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    DCgardening Carrie, Edward

  • @sh1nyarm0r
    @sh1nyarm0r3 жыл бұрын

    You are showing how, but you are not answering when, like how many months in general.

  • @AJTheGraftMan

    @AJTheGraftMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    1:16

  • @johanconradie2120
    @johanconradie21203 жыл бұрын

    just use masking tape: it DISINTEGRATES! just nicely by itself: after a graft, 3 days settles, 3 weeks starts growing, 3 months nice product. masking tape wont 'strangle' 'choke' graft. and just call it a 'budstick' for scion. thank you.

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