Grafting Fruit Trees | Modified Cleft Graft | Best option for different diameter scion and rootstock

Unless the scion and rootstock are of approximately of the same diameter, less experienced grafters don’t have a high percentage of success, with the cleft graft. Most of the times, when trying to adjust perfectly both cambiums layers, there is a tendency to center the scion and, as a result, there is not a single point of contact between them and the graft fails. A higher percentage of success can be achieved by making sure the cambium layers cross at some point, by inserting the scion at an angle. Nevertheless, when using much different diameter scions and rootstocks, the problem is even greater. It’s more difficult to achieve a good position for the scion and despite using one or two scions (double cleft graft), there is usually a gap in the final graft, which heals poorly and is a source of problems in the future. The solution is using a modified cleft graft. By making the cleft away from the center, the adjustment between scions and rootstocks of different diameters is much better, the graft has a greater percentage of success and heals perfectly, with no gaps. Furthermore, the problem of adjusting cambium layers disappears and even with scions centered in the middle of the slot, the cambiums can start connecting at the base and end up making a solid union.
Try this modified technique in spring or fall, and you won’t regret it.
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[hotrods]

With fig grafting season getting near here on the Texas Gulf coast, 9a, I'm again watching your grafting videos. I did 5 grafts last year, 4 failed but 1 was an amazing success. It was a figo preto which produced 2 limbs and about 30 very nice figs on a brown turkey tree. Thank you so much. Your videos are a gift.

[freshlaundry]

This is like personal one-on-one instruction from a master. Bravo and thank you.

[shanghaimuts]

Ok. So now I've tried the modified graft and I find it so much easier than the standard V or cleft graft.
It is awesome! Thanks again.

[markkurzmack]

Thanks for the video. We tried about 40 grafts using your technique and it looks like about 80-90% worked. Not bad for the first time!

[kencc]

I have been grafting a lot of years but the demo will Improve my takes on small scions a lot ... thanks.

[benflammer]

Just did 500 grafts on M7 and M26 rootstock. Planting an orchard in Julian CA. Used standard cleft throughout, but am now excited to try modified cleft on some of the rejects/replacements because my scion wood is getting scarce and small in diameter. Thanks for the fantastic demonstration.

[leonidasugoi]

Just found your channel and am really enjoying it! I have recently gotten into gardening and am trying to grow my persimmon tree. The seed germinated a few days ago, but did not realize that you could do air layering to create a new plant from the mother plant! I will have to give that a try :)

[ryelor]

I just realized that grafting was probably invented by someone who broke a branch, tried to fix it, and succeeded.

[ramanrrs]

Fantastic, when you were doing I could feel I am wrapping tape around. Beautiful coverage with detail explanation with subtitles. Please bring more such videos. God bless you.

[muzafarnajar]

U have did appreciable job. One of the best videos for grafting I have gone through

[kelliott]

Muchísimas gracias por compartir sus destrezas y conocimientos con nosotros. It's great that you use English subtitles, so people can pause to read and understand, or translate if necessary. As a result, your videos reach people all around the globe (the multicultural/multilingual comments are evidence of that). By the way, your written English is superb, though I'm guessing your native language is Portuguese.

[anndrake]

Wonderful, very clear explanation! Thanks! I have saved it. I am putting in a new 10 acre cherry orchard, by myself. (I am a 70 year old woman, btw: no, not easy.)

[bubbaroo]

Going out on a grafted limb and guessing the 4 down votes were a mistake, excellent as always Jaime thank you!

[AlexanderPoznanski]

Thank you for showing Modified Cleft Graft method! It really works on persimmon (Diospyros kaki) in spring. I confirm it.

[ingerhaugland]

You are just so good at what you're doing. I'm amazed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. :)

[borjiesomosa]

Very informative.. I always watch how to do a grafting, but this time I understand better.. thanks for the instructions.

[erikbrantner]

Ordered some rare stone fruit varieties from eBay,
Some of them were imported from other countries.
Order in February when the sion cuttings are dormant and keep them in a moist paper wrap with some plastic.
Either some sandwich wrap or a zip lock bag will do.
When you're ready to use them by late March/early April, they will be as good as the day they were cut as long as they have good bud's.
Do your cleft graft process or bark graft (whichever type of method you decide).
Last year I've had many successful grafts by doing this.
Anyone who wants to do this can by following these procedures mentioned!
Good luck!

[shanghaimuts]

I most definitely have to try this method as many of the grafts I do there is a mismatch in size. My go-to has been the cleft or V graft. I always make sure to have one side flush with the edge and cambium. But this looks great.
Thanks for sharing.

[farmsidney]

Seus vídeos são fantásticos. Muito bem editados e esclarecedores. Sou usuário das enxertias. No meu caso uvas e pêssegos. Moro no Brasil, estado de Goiás. Seguirei com ansiedade seu canal para ver os próximos vídeos.

[jameskniskern]

Thanks for the modified cleft graft. I'll be using it often around my place! Happy grafting!