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Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Central Florida Research and Education Center, Leesburg

 BENCH GRAFTING BUNCH GRAPE IN FLORIDA


5336 University Avenue
Leesburg FL 34748-8203
 Tel. (904) 360-6686
 Fax (904) 360-6691


 J. W. Harris, J. A. Mortensen, and D. L. Hopkins


Bench grafting has proven to be an effective way of grafting Florida bunch grapes. In the
past, wax or builders sand was used to protect the graft union from drying out. Oasis
blocks were tested and found to be very effective in preventing drying of the graft union.
The Oasis block also resulted in excellent callusing around the graft union and in reduced
scion rooting, which can be a problem with sand. Super absorbency feminine napkins,
disposable baby diaper, and Terra Sorb with cheesecloth to hold it in place also have been
used to prevent drying.

Step by step instructions follow:

1. Make cuttings when vines are dormant(last week in December through first two weeks in
 January, if possible).

 a. Rootstock Cuttings: Make two- bud cuttings. Leave as much space as possible above
 the top bud. Make a smooth cut just under the bottom bud.
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University of Florida


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b. Scion Cuttings: Make two- bud cuttings. Leave as much as possible below bottom bud. A
 shorter space can be left above top bud.


 Leave more space at bottom for grafting


CFREC Leesburg Research Report LBG 94-1


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