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Correct temperature for grafting wax

Sarah80
9 years ago

Might try some grafting, both top working as well as grafting onto rootstocks this winter and spring. Mostly apples and maybe some maples.

I've seen where wax is used in cleft grafting, and even some grafters actually waxing bench grafts by dipping the entire scion and rootstock in molten wax after binding to seal in moisture.

They all say "don't let the wax get too hot, or you might damage the cambium or buds".

What none of them say is now hot that is. 110 degrees F? 130 degrees F? 160?

Does anyone know?

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