Lemon Registry Techniques

Lemon transplant is an effective method for spreading and improving the characteristics of lemon trees. Follow these steps to achieve a 100% success rate:

Materials Required:

  • Lemon tree (gate)
  • Lemonberry bud (greft)
  • Sharp graft knife
  • Elastic
  • Paraffin or bee wax

Steps of Registry by Bourgeon:

1. Choose a healthy rootstock and a similar diameter to the graft.

2. Remove a bud from the graft with care to avoid damage.

3. Make a bevel incision on the rootstock and gently insert the bud inside.

4. Fix the bud with the elastic to ensure a good contact between the graft and the root holder.

5. Cover the transplant with paraffin or bee wax to protect against infections and promote healing.

6. Ensure that the graft is kept in optimal conditions in terms of humidity and light.

7. After a few weeks, check the success of the transplant by observing bud growth.

Practical Tips:

  • Choose healthy trees to increase the chances of successful transplant.
  • Transplant during the active vegetation period to promote healing.
  • Sterilize grafting equipment to prevent infections.
  • Monitor the transplant regularly to detect any signs of complication.

By following these techniques of lemon grafting by bud carefully, you can easily propagate and improve your lemon trees with a success rate of 100%.