How-To make New Root Stock by Layering Rootsuckers

Free and easy way to make new fruit trees. Grow your own root stocks with this method.
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[@Marc-or4dn]

Good idea, but you could simply put a collar (a bucket with no bottom) around your sucker, and fill with soil (scratching a bit the bark). Also, you can already graft at this stage (bud in summer, or other way in winter), you'll save 1 year! That's the nursery way :)

[@shersinghchauhan4342]

Good idea to make and propagate root stock.

[@stephenpeppin5537]

Thank you!

[@mohammedserbouti3280]

Thank you

[@mahenderdhuli3131]

Nice idea brother

[@mahenderdhuli3131]

How’s the results? It works longer

[@3raniero]

I cannot find dwarfing rootstock in the area I'm living in, is there a way to promote sucker growth from the grafted rootstock I have?

[@AbundantDesign]

It is difficult with an established tree you like. If you have one that is damaged or a failed graft you can try to clip the top off and that will encourage more lateral shoots. These can be layered like this, or you can tip the whole rootstock over and try to get each branch to root.

[@mrduuud]

So do you get the root suckers going in spring and then do the grafting in winter - is that right?

[@AbundantDesign]

Yes!

[@jaredparkes8556]

Thanks for the video. I have some cheap plums trees from the nursery that I was hoping to use the rootstock from to grow some more rootstock. Any idea what the best way to get suckers to grow from the rootstock? Should I cut the tree of below the graft? Expose some roots? Thanks.

[@3raniero]

I am trying to do a similar thing to a dwarf citrus tree. Did you manage to get the rootstock to produce branches after cutting the graft?

[@AbundantDesign]

If it ever branches below the graft you could do try layering those instead of removing them outright.. Or if you don't mind sacrificing the tree cut it below the graft and wait for it to send out new branches (it should with the growing tip gone) then layer those or make a 'stool bed' or improvise one by cutting the bottom off a bucket, put it over the stump with new shoots, and fill with soil as they grow. Should be able to seperate off some new rootstock next season. Plums, especially American plum, should sucker profusely like this.

[@AbundantDesign]

@@3raniero you could just try rooting cuttings of it. I've had decent results with citrus.

[@3raniero]

@@AbundantDesign The rootstock doesn't have any branches. I tried to stimulate it to grow some by some heavy pruning.

[@johnt6530]

So that won't grow into an apple tree? you can only graft to it??

[@AbundantDesign]

It will actually grow into an apple tree, but most root stock are not grown for their apples. If you want an apple that tastes like one you are used to it will need a variety grafted to it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@daberamthakur6458]

it's time

[@daberamthakur6458]

Make self rootstock in simpe video

[@laurenfromcolorado]

Hiii. Does a root stalk have to come from a fruit plant to create another fruit plant? Or can it be a non- fruit tree that I later graft apple branches to? Thank you!

[@jeffreiland8944]

Yes, an apple needs to use rootstock from an apple, etc. Plums, peaches and other stone fruits can use the same sometimes (many 5 in 1 trees are like this) I have heard of some people having limited success of pears on hawthorn.

[@laurenfromcolorado]

@@jeffreiland8944 Thank you for getting back. I appreciate the effort and knowledge

[@phillipche8727]

How long time it will take to root and ready for cutting it from the mother plant?

[@jeffreiland8944]

Should be ready in a season

[@greenvallyblogsaashugazta1942]

Which rootstock is good for red soil

[@AbundantDesign]

That really depends on your climate and moisture too. M111 is a good all around rootstock. G202 might also be a decent option to look into for a smaller tree. Increasing organic matter and compost will improve almost all soils.

[@jaiorchards2855]

Which month is the best time for propogation

[@AbundantDesign]

I try to layer last years suckers early, then check later summer. If rooted I pot it up for grafting the following winter/spring

[@normannaidoo3837]

When one names a rootstock by numbers, what do they mean

[@AbundantDesign]

Here is more information on rootstock characteristics- www.acnursery.com/resources/rootstock-info/apple extension.psu.edu/apple-rootstocks-capabilities-and-limitations

[@zafarkakar3135]

Tim's

[@rajush23]

Sir how can I grow orange flame vine please explain

[@AbundantDesign]

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with that plant...

[@mohammedserbouti3280]

Thank you