- Grafting is a common practice in horticulture.
- In these two different plants are joined together so as to establish an organic union between the two.
The methods of grafting are –
1. Whip or Tongue grafting
2. Wedge grafting
3. Crown grafting
4. Bud grafting
1. Whip or Tongue grafting:
- In this method both scion and stock are of similar thickness 5 -8 cm long cut is made in both scion and stock as shown in the diagram.
- After that, a V-shaped incision is made in the stock and a complimentary incision is made in the scion.
- The two are tightly fixed and covered with grafting wax.
2. Wedge grafting:
- This method is adopted when the diameter of both scion and stock is exactly the same.
- The V-shaped incision is made in the stock whereas wedge-shaped incision is made in the scion.
- The two are then joined together, tightly fixed and sealed with grafting
3. Crown grafting:
- This method is applied in the case where the diameter or thickness of the stock is many times more than the scion.
- The bark of the stock is cut through from the surface downwards to a length of 12 to 15 cm.
- A small branch of same species is incised and this is inserted into the slit in the bark and tied firmly.
- The wound is covered with grafting wax.
4. Bud grafting:
- In this method, a T-shaped incision is made in the bark of the stock and a bud from a selected plant is inserted into the T-shaped slot and bandaged properly.
- By this method, it is possible to grow several varieties of rose on one stock.