Grafting: A horticultural technique where tissues from one plant are joined onto another plant to grow together as a single organism.
In gardening, grafting is used to combine desirable traits from different plants. Imagine taking a branch from a fruit tree that produces delicious apples and attaching it to a rootstock known for its hardiness and disease resistance. The branch (called the scion) will continue to deliver the same delicious apples, but it will now benefit from the strong root system of the rootstock.
For home gardeners, grafting can be a fascinating and rewarding technique, but it requires some practice and skill. It’s often used for fruit trees, roses, and certain ornamental plants. Successful grafting involves carefully aligning the vascular tissues of the scion and rootstock so they can fuse and allow the flow of water and nutrients. Different grafting methods exist, each suited for specific types of plants and situations.
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