How To Graft Young Avocado Trees

Grafting season is back in full force! Yes!
Back in February 2021, I grafted the 'Jan Boyce' Avocado to a random seedling avocado rootstock. I did that by clipping a small stem from the 'Jan Boyce' tree and grafting it to the rootstock.
The scion took a long time to show signs of growth, due to the cooler temps and shaded spot. The results part of the video was filmed April 22, 2021. It took about 10 weeks for the graft to fully heal and begin to grow. Late winter to early spring is a great time for avocado grafting, though have some patience because the graft can take longer to grow out.
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[@mariawinter2535]

An absolutely perfect taping of grafting an avocado tree. No background music, nor distracting people or animals. Just you instructing your audience. ❤️

[@n.jorgji8101]

I'll call you "Smiling Ajmal". Thank you. You are a real teacher in all respect. I wish you the very best.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated 🙂

[@jodyjohnson3146]

Great video. The follow up made all the difference.

[@norarivera4444]

Like your easy way of explaining the process

[@DJ_Andreas]

Thank you for the detailed step by step instructions with close-ups! You have given me confidence to try grafting mom's Fuerte tree onto several seedlings. I might even attempt a fruit cocktail avocado tree!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching 🥑

[@sammykaunga8603]

Excellent learning right here in Kenya. Will try out grafting in my drier piece of land-Thank you!

[@ct1970]

simple straight forward without jumping up and down and throwing things ... I like your style :)

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks :) I'm too old to jump up and down.

[@daveoseas]

Love that you showed results. Thankyou.

[@talishiazarb22]

THIS! IS THE BEST GRAFTING VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN!!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Wow Thanks! You made my day 😀

[@wikitinya]

Have good teacher my dear

[@lisettesyummygarden2299]

Simple step by step...clear and concise! Tku...

[@itslife6127]

10 week u dint eat that orange , eat that orange man, ni nini mbaya na wewe. love from kenya

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Lol it’s a sour orange. We use it for cooking. Thanks and love to Kenya 🇰🇪

[@jameslong6174]

Excellent delivery on a great topic!!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks!

[@-microfarmelhaj6958]

Wonderful video Thank you for the useful information, your friend from Morocco

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. I love Morocco 🇲🇦

[@neciorapista1646]

Thanks for sharing useful methods of grafting!

[@danbrash9650]

Just Beautiful , and , to the point !!

[@TropicalGardenGuy]

I love your videos! Long time subscriber here. I think the misunderstanding is the way things worded. We graft scions or budwood from “known cultivars”,These known cultivars would have to have fruited at some time.... probably way back or how else would you know the variety ? Lol. This said you can certainly take budwood from a young tree that itself has not fruited.... But its genetics are from one that has! I agree, though, its best to graft either ON the main trunk or very close to it on the branch as the scion will be pushed by the main tree to try to replicate the branch that was cut away. If on the end of the branch, the tree may not need to push through new buds, I have used the ends of branches to demonstrate the grafting cuts on large trees, some take some do not. During the grafting process, We are combining tissue of a superior cultivar ( budwood) with a rootstock or seedling to create a new tree. This tree isnt exactly a clone of of the original as we have added a different rootstock to make a completely new tree. Sounds to be splitting hairs... but In my plant propagation class i got the answer wrong when I answered clone. The correct answer is that grafting is a “ transplant “. Anyway, I look forward to your next video. Your enthusiasm is unparalleled! Have a Great Day and Happy growing!

Thank you!!🥑

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks Jeff! Great explanation and great info. Appreciate your support! :)

[@cenaidaahumada3444]

Great video you explained it very well I learned a lot today thanks thanks for sharing

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks for watching 👍🏽🌲🥑

[@izzybutton7]

Great video! Easy to understand thank you for the detailed instructions.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you

[@GarySimpson-p2n]

Good video, love it!

[@ocneal]

I always enjoy your videos, AJ, and I learn new things every time! 👍👍

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks Neal! 🌴🌳👍🏼

[@andrewburleson9846]

Awesome information! You have inspired me to do grafting and I have my first three successful GEM and Wurtz grafts on junk avacado rootstock. I also am top working

[@virenk1678]

Awesome video !!

[@l.v.d.r6640]

Your videos are so helpful.

[@jameschristian8117]

Great lesson on grafting avacados ,you are a great teacher at this, good job keep them videos coming... 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@AJTheGraftMan]

👍🏼🙏🌲

[@michaelesimukoko837]

Thank you very much I have learned how to graft an avocado tree.

[@hawaiigirl5588]

Thanks for all the useful info!

[@krishnarai4198]

Wow successful....

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Great avo grafting video AJ! I really enjoy watching your avo grafting videos, very informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks Johnny!

[@Savingusnow]

Good video

[@avocado_japan]

ありがとうございます！

[@andrewpeter3743]

Good video,shared it on facebook.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks for sharing, but please make sure to mention my channel and other info on the fb share post. Thanks

Wonderful video Thank you for the useful information,

[@The7thSonSteve-O]

Not sure how I missed this one but I canceled subscription then resubscribed so I won’t miss any more

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks Steve

[@ariasj.brandond.859]

Increíble trabajo ❤😊

[@juancarlos9592]

New to grafting . thank you for the video

[@yolandazendejas2012]

Thank you

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks for watching !

[@yolandazendejas2012]

Wow that Amazing 🥑

[@JorgeMartinez-df3or]

Thank you for informative video ill keep it for the next grafting that i make since is my first time watching thank you😊.

[@mannygi1977]

Just grafted some avocado scions from a nieghbor's on February. Hopefully they take

[@rayannoor4110]

Great video. Thanks to you, I have tried my first grafts to my mature tree this week. Waiting impatiently to see if it takes. It's Autumn here in South Africa, so I hope the graft will take.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! Hope your grafts take

[@cymotsumy726]

I'm in South Africa 2 what province are you grafting in

[@wsmith6270]

An interesting approach, I certainly will be trying it...thanks for sharing with us

[@freerangemaker]

fabulous! I have grown 4 trees from seeds, and wish Iʻd seen this before my failed grafting attempts. Hoping to create a successful graft!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! Good luck with the grafting

[@rojanmanaloor4108]

You also have a great change in 10 weeks

[@AJTheGraftMan]

😂

[@Seaheart88]

Top-worked an adult Hass seed-started tree I have in my yard in Florida. It has two main trunks so I cut one off. Grafted "Oro Negro" onto a water shoot just as you did here. It took and is thriving! Grafted "Nishikawa" onto another shoot; it took but is in the shadow of the Oro Negro growth. So much fun. Decided to cut the other main trunk and am grafting onto the water shoots this week, just getting old enough to wedge graft them....

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Nice! I’ve heard Oro Negro and Nishikawa are both awesome tasting fruit. Yeah grafting can get addictive. It really is fun

[@peterkabense9708]

Woo i like it.i must learn this.zambia

[@davidsonagriventure]

Good work bruh keep the videos coming

[@tshumbalouissiamayuwa7137]

Am definitely learning something from here ❤❤

[@williammyers978]

Great video. Thanks

[@raymondabella4684]

Hey AJ! Thanks to you I'm totally into grafting. Remember, You sent me to a place where I could get some para film? Cut to a few months later and I have now successfully grafted a Giant Fuyu to a comon persimon tree and it took. I now grafted some Choquette scions and some Hass to my Wurtz. Can't wait to see how that turns out. I have clay in my yard and was wondering what your views are on mound planting as a solution and if you plan to do a vid on that one day. Keep up the good work. You are so knowledgeable about Avocados, I even suspect you might be the guy Gary, from Laguna Hills nursery might have gotten the idea for using honey water to attract the bees. When watching his seminar vid, he admitted to getting it from KZbin and I suspect it might be your vid posted on the subject. LOL! 👍

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks Raymond! That's awesome. I'm glad you're into grafting. It's a fun hobby. Yes I remember. I'm glad you got a successful graft! Mound planting is a great solution for heavy clay soils. I'd like to do a video about it. I know some people who have clay soils and maybe I can do a video with them. Let me know how your avocado grafts do. Thanks for watching

[@yolandazendejas2012]

Wow that Amazing 🥑🥑

[@gamalielmaratv6579]

Nice one"""good job

[@gurmelsingh1040]

Thanks a lot dear

[@rahullahiri2023]

Awesome video!! Thanks!

[@leodeboca]

awesome!

[@thekiwigrafter9863]

Great stuff bro!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you my brother

[@PinoyGrafter]

Cambiun allignment is important to have a successful graft.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes indeed

[@vijaymoudgil4161]

At what temperature

[@michaeleastwood6755]

Is grafting only applicable from young to old bearing trees

[@shermanballard9364]

Great brother! Thank you!!!

[@scariasebastian5347]

Well explained. Super video 👍

[@hazelguadarramaarguello9300]

Thanks alot....I've had no success on mine..but because I didn't use the tape well

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks for watching. The tape can be tricky to use at first, but it's super effective once you get the technique

[@jackmuntu8440]

Thanks, Gbu

[@juanitaschoeman9573]

Great grafting tips on avocado tree's. wonderfully explained. Thank you very much Sir. Can I graft a 3 yr old potted tree? What do I need when I shift my plant to a bigger pot? Potting soil and what else.

[@juanitaschoeman9573]

Thank you so much!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I did a video about this. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bagZuOjaydm5I

[@baboucarcham3592]

Hi AJ, your Chanel is my avocado training school. Thank you for this wonderful service. Can I buy good and fresh different scion cuttings from you for grafting. Thank you

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. Where do you live?

[@baboucarcham3592]

I live in Maryland. Thank you

[@growabundance2260]

Killer. Thanks for sharing bud.

[@Joetech959]

Thanks again for your response. My avocado tree is over a year old (planted from a seed)with at least one inch thick trunk.the question is should I craft the trunk ?, or craft the branches that already a pencil size, with different varieties avocado? Ps.we live in Southern California with(95degree average temperature in the summer ) And the tree planted in a very large (80gallon)container. Thank you for your help, and please keep the great videos coming.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I would graft the branches with pencil size with different varieties

[@precyjimenez9768]

Love this i will try this is i work at guava tree

[@edmanlenduda8909]

Educative

[@pazvaldon8809]

thanks,,i enjoy it.i know now how to graft👍😊

[@drrahilakurdi5943]

Good work ❤thanks

[@growingwithblake4625]

That's awesome!

[@frankyancy1347]

Great advice, but since its now May 3, for me grafting season is over as all the buds are flushing, as per the intro February has worked the best for me, as you mentioned, grafts done late in the year just seem to sit for months.....thx again for all the great videos.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks. February is great for grafting. Buds should reappear in a month or so, and grafting is possible then, but I'd do it with some sun protection. Thanks for watching.

[@johanconradie2120]

always cut tree 500mm, three quaters thru trunkm, and bend over and then graft on cut off part of trunk: works every time!!!!

[@dippess]

Awesome ❤

[@dippess]

Can i grow avocado tree from its steam?

[@neverbari5695]

Great what do you look for when choosing the right scion

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I’ve done some videos about this. Check it out on my channel 👍🏽

[@jbaker7200]

I have a 10ft sterile avocado. The branches are very large. My friend has a Haas that he needs to prune. I won’t get any scion wood the diameter of my branches so I’ll have to go out on a limb. What would you recommend? A neighbor said to cut the whole tree down and stick a haas into the stump. What do you recommend. Get demonstration!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! I’ve done a video about grafting small scions onto large trunks. Check it out on my channel!

[@vendelinegerirwa3507]

Great!

[@markatingi8645]

more success the closer you graft to the main stem.

[@caroleminnich8884]

Thank you for the awesome step by step video. I have a Haas seedling that is about 4 years old and I would like to graft onto it. I just wonder how you go about getting young scions. (I live in N.California) so avocados are not common. However I am taking a trip to Palm Springs in a couple of weeks and am wondering if this is something that nurseries sell down there?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Look for avocado trees in your neighborhood and try getting scions from them

[@lucasburroughs226]

Very cool but I am confused. Looks like 2 trees have been fused together? My neighbor has a tree and I want to take a cutting and turn it into a new tree. Is there another video for that? Lol I feel like I missing something.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes fused together. You can do the same with your neighbor's tree. Check out the videos on my channel for more info!

[@lucasburroughs226]

@@AJTheGraftMan Shortly after my comment I went to Home Depot and realized they sell Avocado trees in there (Central FL). They have 7 varieties including Haas. I think I will go that route lol. I still do not understand what your ultimate goal is though in this video. It’s like you took 2 different trees and turned them into 1? Are you taking 2 trees with good traits and making a better tree? I just wanted to take a clipping and make it sprout roots to grow a new tree. Anyhow I will subscribe and see what else you do. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

[@lindaxu806]

Hello, nice video.! Do I need a grown fruit tree to get the stem to graft on a baby avacado plant.? Thank you

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! It’s best to collect from a grown fruit tree, but you can also get a scion from younger trees too

[@cclenergy3033]

Loved and subscribed! I’m in QLD Australia. Got some baby seedlings from seeds. Some of the seedlings have multiple stems. I mean 2 or more shots from 1 seed. How should I deal with it?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! Welcome! You can graft onto each one if you'd like. I've done it before and it works.

[@PinoyGrafter]

you can also integrate the stems to have a stronger root structure. I already achieved it I have an avocado with a triple rootstock and it thrives very well.

[@imtiazahmed1020]

What is the best weather to grow avocado please kindly information 🙏

[@GDEVADASEN]

Hey brother wonderful video. When's the best time to graft. Right now it's a very hot summer here in india

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! Best time in my experience is late winter to early spring and late summer to early fall.

[@GDEVADASEN]

@@AJTheGraftMan thanks, will try again next month

[@summerdevlin2828]

I grew an avocado seed in water and then planted it. It came from an avocado I bought in a grocery store. I don't even remember what kind of avocado it was. I am being told it will not bear fruit if it is not grafted. Is this true? Thanks. I enjoyed your video.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

It can bear fruit, but it can take many years to begin bearing fruit, and there’s a chance the fruit will taste bad

[@summerdevlin2828]

@@AJTheGraftMan Not what I wanted to hear but appreciative of your taking the time to respond. I hate pulling out trees. Especially one that I actually got to grow from seed.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I would save it and graft onto it. That way you get fruit faster

[@Ivik33]

Super ❤👍

[@vilsonbarbalho2892]

Wonderful, Brasil

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Obrigado!

[@blake9358]

Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺🤠 👍 good job I want to graft onto my seed grown big trees that are not bearing fruit so that they are not a total waste of time, what are your thoughts can it be done on big trees?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks. Yes certainly you can graft onto big trees. I’ll do a video about it soon

[@sujeets1297]

Great video!!! Someone gifted me an avocado tree saying it's grafted, but aren't sure (they bought it at a nursery). Is there a way to tell? I see a notch on the sapling. There are two other branches that have grown below this notch though. I am wondering whether they should be removed.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Look for flowers on the tree

[@sadhanakant8612]

Hi, Why my new avocado plant leaves are drying in 2 days and cracking after replanting in a bigger pot, is it because it is sunny and windy where I am keeping the big planters, I applied some gypsum also

[@hodhod.data.analysis]

Hi . Thank you From Jordan the middle eastern country for your very informative channel . I have a quick question on avocado tree bud and v grafting . I have several seedlings that I propagated from seeds and want to graft them but not sure which methods to use , note we are in late spring here and weather is abundantly warm . Thanks in advance .

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Hi. Thank you for watching. I love Jordan 🇯🇴. In my experience, the best method is the cleft graft (also known as wedge graft or V graft). Since it’s warm in your area, I would put the grafted seedlings in partial shade or indoors in a bright room. Once the graft grows and the first leaves mature fully, they can go into the full sun. Hope this helps.

[@hodhod.data.analysis]

@@AJTheGraftMan Thank you too for your kind reply . To my best of understanding from your advice that the cleft ( wedge) graft method would work anytime indoor if the seedlings were in complete shade regardless of the season ( spring/summer) . I will try the wedge method on planted seedlings and wrap them in foil for those in the garden like yours . Last night i tried the bud method and wrapped them with foil too for the scions planted already since a year . I will see how things goes, it is my first experience anyways . I had hoped you're near to donate some seedlings because i propagated 150 seeds into seedlings and they look very healthy different brands but they're gonna need a lots of work the rest of the year . God bliss you and have a wonderful rest of your day . Warmest regards . Mohammad

[@veejaytrinidad0622]

❤

[@carolinemartin385]

Hi sir have you tried grafting an avo seedlings to another avo seedlings stem? Thanks in advance

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I haven’t tried it but it is certainly possible to do...

[@carolinemartin385]

@@AJTheGraftMan Thanks sir Godbless from phillipines

[@aungnaing5133]

Could I please cover the avocado buds with Paraflim grafting tape when I am grafting young avocado seedling..? Can the buds able to brake through to the Paraflim grafting tape ....? It is very important to me to know ... Please let me know .I am your big fan from Myanmar....

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes you can cover the buds with the tape. The buds will break through the grafting tape

[@enrique8306]

Hi Aj can u do a graft vid where u do that graft that you use only one bud

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Sure

[@enrique8306]

@@AJTheGraftMan thx

[@stephennewman3480]

Hi AJ have a Hass tree growing from seed it about 1.4m or about 3.5ft high what to try to graft A and a B variety on this tree can you get a smaller dwarf variety as avacardo trees can get very tall would like you comments thanks

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes you can graft some small or dwarf varieties onto your tree. I would suggest Kona Sharwil, Wurtz, Pinkerton, Reed. These varieties can be kept small and productive.

[@neekiesully2762]

Great video. Thankyou. What type of grafting tape do you use? It looks like it sticks on its self. The tape I bought from Bunnings is much harder and you have to the it on. Would love to buy the stuff you have. Also what's a good time to graft? I've tried grafting on my ago plants before But it didn't take. And they were young. I think I've got better info now from you.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks. It’s called parafilm grafting tape. Best time is early spring

[@nikaw3233]

Is it possible to grating 2 types of avocado on one tree? and will the produce 2 kinds of avocados?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes it’s certainly possible

[@MasterKenfucius]

Would it make a difference if I cleaned up the budwood the day before separating it from the monther plant in order to give the avocado a day to close allt he wounds from all the old leaves?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

That can work yes

[@carolinamorales2337]

😮,my avocado tree is 6 years old in a pot,i just moved in to the garden,is from seed ,there's chance to give 🥑🤞?,i planted for shade ,, I live 2 blocks away the beach in southern California

[@paulwerny2322]

Do you need to graft that 3rd branch also. The top one.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Not necessary, but that branch certainly can be grafted