Fruit Tree Grafting for Beginners

Last week I spoke about how who I plan my orchard of food producing perennials. Near the end of that video I spoke about the fact that you can increase the number of varieties you have through a process called grafting without having to plant another tree. Today I am going to go through collecting and graft new varieties to my existing plants. There are plenty of grafting techniques with including, Whip, Cleft, Side, Bud and Bridge graft. Before I do any grafting I like to research the techniques just to make sure I am refreshed. Sites like the University of Minnesota do a great job outlining the methods. [1] 0:37 Combination Fruit Trees 1:10 Grafting with in the Family 1:31 Definition of Rootstock and Scion wood 1:41 When the rootstock plant is ready 2:06 Scion harvest and storage 3:04 Grafting Tools 3:24 Grafting techniques 3:41 When is the best time to Graft 3:55 Cleft Graft Technique 6:07 What is a Bud Graft 6:24 Successful Graft and Time to fruiting 7:00 Benefits of grafting (fertilization, varieties, harvest time) Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlbertaUrbanGarden/ [1] University of Minnesota Grafting Resources Site: http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/fruit/grafting-and-budding-fruit-trees/ Related Episodes Grow More Food with Perennial Fruit and Nut Bushes, Vines and Trees https://youtu.be/fgQZNpZf0CQ?list=PL5mfR-r4BXH0wwN-9IQ--WX-C-4JqTR-7 Grow an Espalier Style Apple Tree. Perfect for Small Space Orchards https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mfR-r4BXH2zbHVmcbp8if3JJf25D7jt