What is the time and method of apricot grafting in spring?

The grafting time of apricot trees is generally between June in summer and September in autumn, but it is best to avoid the rainy season in July. Sunny days should be chosen when grafting, which is beneficial to the rapid healing of grafting wounds and improving the survival rate.

Select healthy apricot branches, cut 5-8 cm as scions, leave 2-3 robust buds at the top, and cut the other end into inclined planes. Insert the apricot scion into the incision of the rootstock, tie it tightly with a plastic bag, and check the survival of the grafted apricot seedlings. About 10 days after grafting, if the bud is fresh, it means that the growth condition is good. If it falls after touching the petiole, it means it has survived. Bud atrophy and blackening or petiole touching but not falling, indicating that it is not alive and needs to be patched in time.

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When the new shoots grow to about 15 cm, it is the best time for fertilization. It is best to fertilize underground and foliar at the same time, so as to maximize the role of fertilizer. Then water the apricot trees after they grow stably, keep the soil moist, and carry out appropriate irrigation according to the soil moisture.

In May and June, we should prune the running script, select several branches with good growth angles and keep them, and erase all the others. It is also necessary to regularly core apricot trees to ensure the healthy growth of the plants, and loosen the paper that is too dense when pruning to ensure the supply of nutrients.

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