Budding and Grafting Supplies
Budding and Grafting are techniques used to join two parts of a plant so that they appear to grow as a single plant. In grafting, the upper part (scion) of one plant grows on the root system (rootstock) of another plant. In the budding process, a bud is taken from one plant and grown on another.
Reasons for grafting:
- Change varieties or cultivars. Newer varieties of trees may offer improved insect or disease resistance, better drought tolerance, or higher yields. As long as the scion is compatible with the rootstock, the older orchard may be top worked using the improved variety or cultivar.
- Optimize cross-pollination. Certain fruit trees are not self-pollinating; they require pollination by a second fruit tree through cross-pollination. To ensure good fruit set on the female (pistillate) plant, a male (staminate) plant must be growing nearby. Where this is not possible, the chances that cross-pollination will occur can be increased by grafting a scion from a male plant onto the female plant.
- Take advantage of particular rootstocks. Certain rootstocks have superior growth habits, disease and insect resistance, and drought tolerance. For example the French crabapple can increase resistance to crown gall and hairy root in apple trees.
- Perpetuate clones. Clones of numerous species cannot be economically reproduced from vegetative cuttings because the percentage of cuttings that root successfully is low. For example numerous clones of Japanese maple that either root poorly or lack an extensive root systems are grafted onto the seedling of an Acer palmatum rootstock.
- Produce certain plant forms. Numerous horticultural plants owe their beauty to the fact that they are grafted or budded onto a standard, especially those that have a weeping or cascading form.
- Repair damaged plants. Large trees or specimen plants can be damaged easily above the soil line. The damage can often be repaired by planting several seedlings of the same species around the injured tree and grafting them above the injury.
- Increase the growth rate of seedlings. The seedling progeny of many fruit and nut breeding programs may require 8 to 12 years to become fruitful. However, if these progeny are grafted onto established plants, the time required for them to flower and fruit is reduced dramatically.
Grafting Supplies
Walter E. Clark & Son Grafting Wax - 1/2 lb
This grafting wax is a great way to seal up your plants new graft or bud and to avoid your tree bleeding out or drying up. This is a time tested formula that is proven to work well.
Sales price: $7.49
SKU: WAX8
Poly Budding Tape White, 1/2" Budding/Grafting (Pack of 4)
Poly budding tape is made from tough outdoor grade vinyl that stretches naturally with plant growth. Budding tape securely holds grafts and buds in place for superior success rates.
Sales price: $7.99
SKU: 3404
Poly Budding Tape Clear, 1/2" Budding/Grafting (Pack of 4)
Poly budding tape is made from tough outdoor grade vinyl that stretches naturally with plant growth. Budding tape securely holds grafts and buds in place for superior success rates.
Sales price: $7.99
SKU: 3405
Walter E. Clark & Son Grafting Wax - 1 lb
This grafting wax is a great way to seal up your plants new graft or bud and to avoid your tree bleeding out or drying up. This is a time tested formula that is proven to work well.
Sales price: $9.99
SKU: WAX16
Treekote Grafting and Budding Compound 1 Quart
This special compound is made to seal up and heal tree wounds, cracks and grafting procedures. Made from a black asphalt emulsion it can salvage your tree from damage or grafting.
Sales price: $9.99
SKU: TRKQ
Zenport Folding Grafting and Budding Knife
This grafting knife features a straight edge blade great for grafting and budding operations. Made with stainless steel and with a folding blade.
Sales price: $9.99
SKU: ZP-K106
Poly Budding Tape White, 1" Budding/Grafting (Pack of 4)
Poly budding tape is made from tough outdoor grade vinyl that stretches naturally with plant growth. Budding tape securely holds grafts and buds in place for superior success rates.
Sales price: $13.99
SKU: 3423
3/4" Nursery Grafting Tape - 60 Yards
This nursery grafting tape has a light cloth backing and will decompose before girdling the root or tree. Great for controlling root balls and every grafting operation.
Sales price: $13.99
SKU: 6434
Poly Budding Tape Clear, 1/2" Chip Budding (Pack of 4)
Poly budding tape is made from tough outdoor grade vinyl that stretches naturally with plant growth. Budding tape securely holds grafts and buds in place for superior success rates.
Sales price: $14.49
SKU: 3406
Poly Budding Tape Clear, 1" Budding/Grafting (Pack of 4)
Poly budding tape is made from tough outdoor grade vinyl that stretches naturally with plant growth. Budding tape securely holds grafts and buds in place for superior success rates.
Sales price: $15.49
SKU: 3424
Grafting Knife Stainless Steel
1 Year Warranty. Razor sharp stainless steel blade. Comes with ABS orange handle with carbon steel liner for strength. Folding knife and lanyard hole in handle.
Sales price: $15.99
SKU: 9457
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 6" x 3/16" 0.020 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $16.49
SKU: 620RS
Perfect Cut Grafting Tool - Replacement Blades
This product is for a replacement set of blades for the GT3 Perfect Cut Grafting Tool. Includes three different blades, an omega shaped blade, a "V" shaped blade and a budding "T" cut blade.
Sales price: $17.99
SKU: GT3OB,VB, TB
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 5" x 3/16" 0.020 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $20.49
SKU: 520RS
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 5" x 1/4" 0.020 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $20.49
SKU: 540RS
Perforated Budding Tape 571 Strips (1" x 2.75")
This buddy tape becomes self adhesive when stretched and is great for grafting and budding. Keeps grafts and buds moist while allowing air flow. Promotes quick healthy grafts and budding.
Sales price: $20.49
SKU: BT25
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 8" x 3/8" 0.020 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $20.49
SKU: 838RS
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 4" x 3/16" 0.016 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $22.49
SKU: 416RS
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 5" x 3/16" 0.016 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $22.49
SKU: 516RS
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 5" x 1/4" 0.016 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $22.49
SKU: 514RS
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 4" x 3/16" 0.010 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $23.99
SKU: 410RS
Jumbo Grafting Knife
Fixed blade design with a carbon steel blade. Beech oval handle is smooth finished and the blade is panel edge ground for consistent sharp cuts.
Sales price: $23.99
SKU: 8AML
Rubber Budding and Grafting Strips 5" x 3/16" 0.010 Gauge 1 lb
These strips are great for holding grafts and buds securely in place. Coming in a wide range of sizes and gauges for grafting of all sizes. Special rubber compound deteriorates in 2 to 3 weeks.
Sales price: $23.99
SKU: 510RS
Victorinox Folding Budding Knife Brass Lined
Curved blade and bark lifter. 1 3/4" blade, 1/2" serrated thumb support. 4" brass lined handle.
Sales price: $25.99
SKU: 474V
Pruning Knife With Rosewood Handle
Lifetime Warranty. Sandvik heat treated steel blade and smooth polished rosewood handle. Blade is curved on the end for leverage and folds into the handle with spring assist.
Sales price: $27.99
SKU: A5027
Poly Budding Tape Clear, 1" Chip Budding (Pack of 4)
Poly budding tape is made from tough outdoor grade vinyl that stretches naturally with plant growth. Budding tape securely holds grafts and buds in place for superior success rates.
Sales price: $30.99
SKU: 3426
Treekote Grafting and Budding Compound 1 Gallon
This special compound is made to seal up and heal tree wounds, cracks and grafting procedures. Made from a black asphalt emulsion it can salvage your tree from damage or grafting.
Sales price: $31.49
SKU: TRKG
Victorinox Budding & Grafting Knife
Quality tool for budding and grafting from the manufacturers of the Swiss Army Knife. 2.25" stainless steel straight blade with bark lifter folds into a 3.5" alloy-lined red nylon handle.
Sales price: $32.99
SKU: 7475E
Budding and Grafting Knife
Lifetime Warranty. Sandvik heat treated steel blade and smooth polished rosewood handle. Blade is fitted with bark lifter and folds into the handle with spring assist.
Sales price: $32.99
SKU: A5017
Grafting Knife With Rosewood Handle
Lifetime Warranty. Sandvik heat treated steel blade and smooth polished rosewood handle. Blade is slightly curved on the end for leverage and folds into the handle with spring assist.
Sales price: $32.99
SKU: A5037
Zenport Grafting Tool with Omega Blade
This grafting tool is great for cutting omega shaped cuts in scions and root stock. It also features pruner blades to eliminate swapping tools for the same job.
Sales price: $38.99
SKU: ZP-ZJ67
Clark Grafting Tool
This unique tool is perfect for cleft and inlaid grafting. With a broad slightly curved blade for cutting into trees and a sharp pry bar to remove the section of tree in a flat smooth way.
Sales price: $39.99
SKU: 10GT
Tina Fixed Blade Budding Knife
This fixed blade budding knife has a 1 3/4 inch long stationary blade that was hand forged. With a polished walnut handle for a rugged, attractive grip. Gives precise and clean cuts every time.
Sales price: $44.99
SKU: 683T
Tina Fixed Blade Budding Knife 2 1/4" Blade
This fixed blade budding knife has a 2 1/4 inch long stationary blade that was hand forged. With a polished walnut handle for a rugged, attractive grip. Gives precise and clean cuts every time.
Sales price: $44.99
SKU: 685T
Speed Easy Bud Ties (Small) Bag of 1000
These speed easy bud ties quickly attach to your tree and securely hold your bud in place. Designed to let the bud grow through on its own so there is no cutting needed. This size is great for roses.
Sales price: $47.99
SKU: BT2
Speed Easy Bud Ties (Medium) Bag of 1000
These speed easy bud ties quickly attach to your tree and securely hold your bud in place. Designed to let the bud grow through on its own so there is no cutting needed. This size is great for fruit...
Sales price: $55.49
SKU: BT3
Amateur Grafting Kit
This grafting kit has everything you need to get started grafting. With a victorinox grafting knife, grafting wax, grafting tape, rubber budding strips, grafting bulletin and instructions.
Sales price: $59.99
SKU: GKWO
Speed Easy Bud Ties (Large) Bag of 1000
These speed easy bud ties quickly attach to your tree and securely hold your bud in place. Designed to let the bud grow through on its own so there is no cutting needed. This size is great for fruit...
Sales price: $64.99
SKU: BT4
Perfect Cut Grafting Tool
Makes perfect grafting cuts every time for more consistent grafts and healthier growth. With three different blades, an omega shaped blade, a "V" shaped blade and a budding cut.
Sales price: $69.99
SKU: GT3
Spare Blades For FCTG Top Grafting Tool
Hardened steel blades for the FCTG Top Grafting Tool. These blades make a perfect "V" cut every time and make for a perfect match. Clean matching cuts make for higher success rates.
Sales price: $73.99
SKU: XBTG
Walter E. Clark & Son Grafting Wax - 10 lb Bulk Package
This grafting wax is a great way to seal up your plants new graft or bud and to avoid your tree bleeding out or drying up. This is a time tested formula that is proven to work well.
Sales price: $79.99
SKU: WAX10
Tina Quality Folding Grafting Knife
This grafting knife is made from a hand forged 2.5 inch blade that locks open. This blade makes a clean, precise cut every time. With a polished walnut handle.
Sales price: $99.99
SKU: 605T
Tina Hand Forged Standard Budding Knife
This budding knife features a 2 inch razor sharp blade that was hand forged. The blade folds safely into the handle which is made from polished walnut and is lined with brass for high strength.
Sales price: $109.99
SKU: 641T
Tina Quality Left Handed Folding Grafting Knife
This grafting knife is made from a hand forged 2.5 inch blade that locks open. This blade makes a clean, precise cut every time. With a polished walnut handle. Left handed model
Sales price: $109.99
SKU: 605LH
Tina Hand Forged Standard Budding Knife Left Handed
This budding knife features a 2 inch razor sharp blade that was hand forged. This knife is left handed for easy opening and operation for left handed people. With a polished walnut handle.
Sales price: $119.99
SKU: 641LH
Treekote Grafting and Budding Compound 5 Gallon
This special compound is made to seal up and heal tree wounds, cracks and grafting procedures. Made from a black asphalt emulsion it can salvage your tree from damage or grafting.
Sales price: $124.49
SKU: TRK5
Tina Extra Heavy Grafting Knife
This extra heavy grafting knife is made from a hand forged 3 inch blade that locks open. This blade makes a clean, precise cut every time. With a polished 4.5 inch walnut handle.
Sales price: $129.99
SKU: 600AT
Tina Walnut and Pecan Budding Knife
This budding knife features 2 fixed blades that make perfectly spaced cuts every time. With a 1 inch brass bark lifter which is also stationary. All of these are set in a walnut handle.
Sales price: $219.99
SKU: 671T
Top Grafting Tool
Professional results every time with this versatile tool. Can handle cuts from 1/8 inch to 1 3/16 inches thick. Makes a perfect "V" cut every time, giving you a better grafting success rate.
Sales price: $499.99
SKU: FCTG
