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Wednesday - March 10, 2010
From: Houston, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Propagation
Title: TIps for tree grafting.
Answered by: Jimmy Mills
QUESTION:
When should you start grafting trees?ANSWER:
Generally, grafting is best done in the spring. You didn't mention the type of trees you are interested in grafting, so I'm including a link to University of Minnesota Extension that covers fruit trees, and one to Aggie-Horticulture that covers pecan trees.
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