How and When to Take Off the Grafting Tape

In some cases, the graft itself will break the tape on it's own. In other cases, you can take the tape off yourself if you feel like it. Sometimes the tape comes off easily, and other times it doesn't. Essentially, the longer you leave the tape on, the easier it will be to take it off. All of this depends on the species of tree being grafted. Basically, more temperate fruits like apple, stone fruit (peach, nectarine, etc.), pear, cherry, etc. can withstand rougher treatment and earlier removal of tape. More subtropical to tropical trees like mango, avocado, jackfruit, etc. need gentler handling with grafting tape.
Here's the link to the video of me grafting the Reed avocado tree: • How to Graft Avocado T...

[@AncientHippie]

Thanks this helps, I just started grafting (some persimmons). This is was a point that I wasn't real clear on but you helped. Good job.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. Glad to help.

[@zackzimmer7167]

I found it easier to start at the top, and unwrap it to the bottom. Great grafting channel!

[@myexoticfoodplants6727]

Thanks for sharing, very useful tips.

[@naleenidas8444]

Gosh, I am so.... glad I found your video on time! I have grown a Laichee plant recently like a couple of months ago & was grappling with when to take that tape off. I now know better thanks to you :) I will definitely wait until a see a flush of growth on top before removing it.

[@ocneal]

The Grafting Tape Guru, thanks AJ !

[@derekclawson4236]

Good video! Just did my first successful grafts this year. Want not to mess them up by removing the tape and such early. Thanks for your information!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

THanks! I'm glad to hear about the successful grafts!

[@pinoyako9830]

One thing we learn from grafting is Patience. We should learn to wait and not take things too early

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes indeed. Patience is key

[@pinoyako9830]

Thanks for the tips! I've just learned how to graft this year and I have no idea when to remove the tape, so one of my grafted mango has sprouted leaves and I got so excited so I removed the tape too early and now it's starting to wilt. Ruining my first graft is so sad but that's really a good learning experience and with your video I'm gonna add that to my "checklist" for my future grafts.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! I had a similar experience like yours. So I decided to make this video :)

[@blg103]

I grafted my first avocado Scion to root stock It has been about five days I hope it takes thank you for your videos they have really helped me out have a good one

[@blg103]

Had a question do you happen to sell Scions Let me know thank you

[@muktakhn]

Awesome brother.. I can't wait to try on my avocado seedlings next year when they big enough 😊

[@edpittman7105]

Julia the ugly reed tree..great tasting fruit very sweet..the problem with it is it has a huge fruit set one year, then several years of poor fruit sets...very alternate bearer. It's a A type, same size fruit as reed..tree size medium / large spreading. I'll stick with reed..great video, I watch all of yours. You have come a long ways from your first video..all great information. Nice work.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. I appreciate your support 👍🏼🌴🙂

[@dantecaruso7409]

Always interesting. Need to get a good avocado up and running. Last graft you gave me didnt take. Hope you are well

[@MontereyPhoto]

Love your content! I plant all of my Hass pits from my Costco avocados so I currently have 15 seedlings. Do you think those would be decent rootstock for my Gem scions?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! Yes

[@juancarlos9592]

Thank you.Like always....great videos

[@willpeter4052]

Your trees are gorgeous.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks 😀🌳

[@dantecaruso7409]

Always interesting. Need to get a good avocado up and running. Last graft you gave me didnt take.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I’m sorry to hear that Dante. I should have some scions or trees ready in February

[@dantecaruso7409]

@@AJTheGraftMan thanks AJ Root stock is may be on small side to graft so if you have something nice I would definitely be interested.

[@Sanchez96d]

It’s my first time attempting to graft an avocado and citrus. I did a couple of them. Until when would I know if the graft succeeded or not?

[@zgtc1015]

Thanks for the Great video. What is the first and second flush and how do you know when it occurs?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks. First flush means the first few leaves that grow out from the successful graft. Those first few leaves should mature fully

[@zgtc1015]

@@AJTheGraftMan Thanks for your response. My grafted seedling are growing some leaves which means its the first flush. How long do I have to wait before I put them in full sunlight? Right now they are in my shed and I open the door during the day.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

@@zgtc1015 I would start off with an hour or two of sunlight and see how the graft does. Depends how hot it gets in your area. If the leaves start to droop and look sad, then I would move it back to the shade

[@rileyb5569]

What about bud (tee) grafting?

[@eal5023]

I tried grafting two avocado trees, scions didn't take. Rootstock is still good.

[@johanconradie2120]

did you cover it with plastic bag? did you graft in spring/summer? did you use a bud and ! a budstick same time?

[@eal5023]

I grafted In the middle of September. Used bud and budstick. I covered it with a plastic bag. I used electrical tape. Was guessing the scions might of moved out of place when I was wrapping the tape. Just started grafting last month.

[@ACFL69]

@@eal5023 I've read it's significantly more difficult to get grafts to take later in the year than it is earlier in the year. I've read March is basically peak grafting time in the northern hemisphere.

[@santoshchaudhari3169]

First I didn't notice. The tape chocked my scion of mango plant. The nursery people should guide about it when they give a grafted plant.

[@raymondabella4684]

As usual nice and incormative vid. My question to you is doesn't it depend on what tape you use? Everyone Praises Parafilm because they say you can just leave it on and the plant wll jist bust through by itself but it is almost impossible to get in California for some unexplained stupid reason. What tape alternative would you suggest and why?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! I've only used parafilm grafting tape. I don't have experience with any other kind of tape. Try this link: www.ebay.com/itm/Parafilm-Nursery-Grafting-Tape-Size-1-wide-x-1080-long-Select-Quantity/171608230089?hash=item27f4a5c8c9:g:LvEAAOSw7ThUmSWU#shpCntId I've ordered this before and they ship to CA. Good luck.

[@raymondabella4684]

@@AJTheGraftMan WAY COOL, AJ!!! Just ordered some from the link you gave me. My grafting program is on! I have a wurtz that died, graft and all, but suddenly sprouted a new stock. I decided to let it grow without a graft, then I will air layer new root stock clones from it and then graft on to the dwaef clone root stocks. The info from your vids has given me the ambition to clone an army of dwarf versions of the various avocados! Lol! Thanksfor the help! 👍

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Raymond Abella I’m glad to hear it. Sounds like a great project!

[@growthatfoodforest5458]

Great video question if the scion is still green after 2 weeks and no growth has happened should I cut the top part of the graft so air it out? The wrapping was put on somewhat thick. Feedback would be great!

[@alanramirez9719]

What did you do?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

You can do that. I would then cover the top with a thin layer of tape, to prevent the graft from drying out.

[@andrewbetrosian2784]

I just purchased a Wisteria and it is a graft, Should I wait till the tape breaks a bit before removing it ?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I'd wait yes. The tree trunk should naturally begin breaking the tape as it grows thicker.

[@andrewbetrosian2784]

@@AJTheGraftMan Very good, Thank you for the reply.

[@TheMassiel100]

How long did it take to get this big?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

2-3 months

[@johnwendellsilverioviernes5524]

What about when the grafted plant is covered with plastic in order to protect fron rain or sun.. When to take off the plastic?... I know it depend can you share the usually removal of plastic... Please

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I don't know. Sorry

[@blg103]

Hi I had a question do you happen to sell Scions If you do please let me know I would really love to purchase some from you really appreciate it thank you

[@saxenart]

How many times should i water my tree?

[@jonathancox9501]

Do you ever use Grafting wax?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I’ve never used grafting wax

[@timszon]

Where can I buy Grafting tape

[@jonathancox9501]

I have done about 10 attempts and they have all failed.......ive done really well with mangos though.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

I’ve failed a lot as well. It can be tricky. Mango seems to be easier for me too

[@kaushikkuttappa71]

Hello Ajmal can you please tell me why does the root stock change color? Does it mean graft isn't taking?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Could mean many things. What color did it change to? If it turns black or brown, then likely the graft will fail

[@kaushikkuttappa71]

@@AJTheGraftMan brown color!

[@dcgardening1423]

Off topic but if you were only to grow one variety of mango what would it be?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Sweet Tart

[@dcgardening1423]

@@AJTheGraftMan I see! Im currently looking through a catalog for mangos from pine island nursery Miami Florida. I don’t see sweet tart as an option to buy :( They have: Alampur Baneshan, alphonso, bailey’s marvel, beverly, bombay, brahm kai meu, carrie, choc-anon, cogshall, cushman, edward, fairchild, florigon, glenn, gold nugget, graham, haden, ice cream, irwin, jakarta, julie, keitt, kensington pride, kent, lancetilla, mallika, nam doc mai, okrung, philipine, pickering, pim saen mun, po pyu kalay, san felipe, springfels, tebow, tommy akins, valencia pride, van dyke, and zill. Any of those you would recommend?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

DCgardening Carrie, Edward

[@inalkhakparaghi2095]

İf i dont remove graft tape what will happend ?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Can potentially hinder growth

[@sh1nyarm0r]

You are showing how, but you are not answering when, like how many months in general.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

1:16

[@johanconradie2120]

just use masking tape: it DISINTEGRATES! just nicely by itself: after a graft, 3 days settles, 3 weeks starts growing, 3 months nice product. masking tape wont 'strangle' 'choke' graft. and just call it a 'budstick' for scion. thank you.