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We endeavour to supply all rootstock orders however available numbers are an estimate only until harvest. If there are insufficient available after harvest orders will be filled on a first come first served basis.
Rootstocks are used for propagating fruit trees by either grafting varieties (scion) onto them in late winter and early spring, or grafting buds onto them (budding) in late summer and early autumn. The different types of rootstocks influence the size, vigour, resistance to pests and diseases and tree stability of the final tree.
September is an ideal month to graft pomme fruits which include apples, pears and quinces.
TIP: You can delay grafting for weeks (even into November) by keeping rootstocks and scion wood in a refrigerator or cool room at normal vegetable crisper temperatures, i.e. from 4º-6º C. Keep rootstock roots moist, scion wood wrapped in damp newspaper sealed in plastic bags. Remove the rootstocks a week or so before grafting so they start to move.