Grafting Method Selector by Wood Caliper & Season
Compare practical grafting techniques using the wood diameters and seasonal condition you supply.
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Biological Mechanism & Horticultural Rules
Matching caliper on dormant wood allows the interlocking tongues of a Whip & Tongue graft to provide structural rigidity and maximum cambial surface contact. When the rootstock is significantly thicker than the scion, Cleft or Bark Inlay grafts must be used with cambiums aligned flush along one edge.
Assumes cuts are executed in a single smooth pass with a razor-sharp single-bevel grafting blade sterilized with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Relevant supplies for this task
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Victorinox Straight Budding Knife (3.9020)
Recommended Budding KnifeTina 605 Hand-Forged Grafting Knife
Commercial High-Carbon SteelFrequently Asked Questions
Why choose whip-and-tongue instead of a simple splice?
The interlocking cuts can improve mechanical stability and provide a longer matching cut surface when scion and stock are similar in diameter, but accurate cambial alignment remains essential.