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Factors To Consider When Grafting.
- Compatibility. This is the ability of the scion and stock to form a union.
- The scion and the stock should be disease free.
- The two plant parts should belong to the same family or species.
- Use suitable equipment or tools when grafting.
- The scion should have buds.
- The cambium layer of the scion and stock must touch each other.
- Use sharp cutting knieves or blades.
- Both the scion and the stock should be woody.
- The scion should be from a good quality plant.
- the technique of grafting i.e the quality of cut, joint made should be standard and care should be taken to protect the union.
- Availability of grafting tape and wax.
- Graft quickly
- The stage of growth of scion and stock i.e. They should not be too old.
- The stock should also have desirable qualities.