[3759allen]

i tried doing some doging grafting is all i can describe it as this year. i done it a little late really and with not ideal scions. i used the bark graft technique and have actually had success with one of the grafts, so happy with that.

now how long do i need to leave the wrapping on for?

thanks for any advice.

[Trikidiki]

What sort of wrapping did you use?

[3759allen]

thin strips of industrial cling wrap secured with electrical tape, people on here said cling wrap was similar to the proper tape.

[Trikidiki]

The cling film will probably stretch enough to not be a problem for a long time yet, not so sure about the electrical tape. As long as it isn't restricting the expansion of the stem it will be ok. About three months is suggested.

[3759allen]

is it worth carefully re wrapping it to allow a bit more stretch?

[Trikidiki]

I would leave it alone unless you can see it is constricting the stem. The union won't be very strong yet and it would be a disaster to knock it off.

[3759allen]

thanks for the advice. i'll leave it for now then, have another think when it goes dormant.

[Trikidiki]

When did you graft them?

[3759allen]

 feb/ march this year.

[Trikidiki]

The recommended three months isn't that far off then. No need to rush with it though.