Best method to transplant goyaviers quickly and get beautiful fruit
The goyavier is a shrub very appreciated for its delicious fruits and is often grafted to improve its productivity and quality. Here is a practical method to transplant the goyaviers quickly and get beautiful fruit:
1. Choose the right time
The best time to transplant the goyaviers is in the spring, when the sap rises and conditions are favourable for healing the transplant. Avoid periods of frost or high heat that could compromise the success of the operation.
2. Select a vigorous rootstock
Choose a healthy and vigorous rootstock to ensure a better intake of the transplant. Make sure it has growth and disease resistance qualities to get quality fruit.
3. Preparing Registry Equipment
Prepare your grafting tool including a well-sharpened dryer, a sterilized grafting knife and grafting tape to keep the graft in place. Make sure all equipment is clean to avoid contamination.
4. Choose the appropriate grafting technique
- Slit Registry: Ideal for goyaviers, this method consists of slitting the rootstock and inserting a graft from a healthy goyavier.
- Plug-in: more delicate but also effective method for goyaviers. It involves the T-cut of the rootstock bark to insert a shield-shaped bud.
5. Practice with care
Make sure to perform the transplant accurately and delicately to maximize the chances of success. Make sure that the graft and rootstock are in close contact to promote healing and tissue fusion.
6. Protecting the Registry
After completing the transplant, wrap it with graft tape to keep the elements in place and promote healing. Ensure that the transplant is protected from weather and pests.
7. Follow post-graft care
After the transplant, regularly monitor the development of the transplant and provide the necessary care to promote its growth. Water regularly and bring a suitable fertilizer to stimulate fruiting.
By following these steps carefully and providing the necessary care, you will be able to graft your goyaviers quickly and get good quality fruit. Do not hesitate to experiment and adjust the method according to your needs and your environment.